Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission - tserc

Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission

5thFloor, Singareni Bhavan, Red Hills, Lakdi-ka-pul,

Hyderabad 500004.

TARIFF ORDER

Retail Supply Tariffs for

FY 2015-16

In the Supply Areas of

Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL)

And

Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL)

27th, March, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2

1.1. BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2. ADMISSION OF THE PETITIONS AND REGULATORY PROCESS ................................. 5

1.3. DATA GAPS AND LICENSEE‟S RESPONSES ....................................................................... 8

1.4. COMMUNICATION WITH GOTS REGARDING SUBSIDY ............................................... 9

1.5. STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER ............................................................................................... 10

2. SUMMARY OF FILINGS FOR ARR & LICENSEE PROPOSED TARIFFS ............ 12

2.1. SALES PROJECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 12

2.2. LOSSES CONSIDERED FOR PROJECTING ENERGY REQUIREMENT ......................... 18

2.3. ENERGY REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 18

2.4. ENERGY AVAILABILITY & SURPLUS OR SHORTAGE ................................................... 19

2.5. POWER PURCHASE COST PROJECTIONS ......................................................................... 23

2.6. OTHER ELEMENTS OF ARR AND SUMMARY OF ARR ................................................. 26

2.7. REVENUE AT CURRENT TARIFFS ...................................................................................... 29

2.8. TARIFF PROPOSALS FILED ................................................................................................... 29

2.9. REVENUE SURPLUS/GAP FOR FY 2015-16 ....................................................................... 39

3. TRUE UP FOR FY 2013-14 AND FY 2014-15................................................................... 41

3.1. PROVISIONS OF REGULATIONS REGARDING TRUING UP ........................................ 41

3.2. LICENSEES‟ SUBMISSIONS ................................................................................................... 41

3.3. COMMISSION‟S ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 43

4. CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS ............................................................... 46

4.1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 46

4.2. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS ON GENERAL ISSUES ..................................................... 46

4.3. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS RELATED TO ARR FOR FY 2015-16 INCLUDING

TRUING UP FOR FY 2013-14 .............................................................................................................. 51

4.4. OBJECTIONS /SUGGESTIONS ON COST OF SERVICE AND TARIFF ......................... 86

4.5. OBJECTIONS/ SUGGESTIONS REGARDING GOVT. SUBSIDY ................................... 111

4.6. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS ON OPERATIONAL ISSUES ......................................... 113

4.7. STATEMENT OF GOVT OF TELANGANA DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS ............... 144

4.8. CONSULTATION WITH GOTS FOR SUBSIDY ................................................................ 147

5. AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT (ARR) AND COST OF SERVICE

(COS) ........................................................................................................................................... 149

5.1. CATEGORY WISE SALES AND ENERGY INPUT REQUIREMENT ............................. 149

5.2. POWER PURCHASE QUANTUM AND COSTS ............................................................... 154

5.3. CATEGORY WISE ALLOCATION OF COSTS AND COST OF SERVICE .................... 165

6. TARIFF DESIGN AND RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFFS AND OTHER CHARGES . 168

6.1 FULL COST RECOVERY TARIFF SCHEDULE (FCRTS) .................................................. 168

6.2 RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFF SCHEDULE (RSTS) ................................................................... 176

6.3 SUBSIDY COMMITMENT BY GOTS REQUIRED FOR RSTS .......................................... 181

6.4 SUBSIDY ADMINISTRATION UNDER SECTION 65 OF EA 2003 ................................ 182

6.5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TARIFF AND OTHER CHARGES .............................. 182

7. DIRECTIVES TO LICENSEES ....................................................................................... 235

7.1 CHECKING OF MRI DATA .................................................................................................. 235

7.2 SHORT TERM PURCHASES ................................................................................................. 235

7.3 PROCUREMENT OF POWER FROM TPCIL ..................................................................... 235

7.4 IMPORTED COAL .................................................................................................................. 235

7.5 QUALITY OF DOMESTIC COAL ......................................................................................... 236

7.6 BUY OUT PRICE OF GVK-1 AND LANCO KONDAPALLY .......................................... 236

7.7 TRUE UP PROPOSALS .......................................................................................................... 236

7.8 METERING OF AGRICULTURAL DTRS ........................................................................... 237

7.9 T&D LOSSES ............................................................................................................................ 237

7.10 SUBMISSION OF TARIFF PROPOSALS ............................................................................. 237

7.11 DAMAGED WIRES ................................................................................................................. 237

7.12 REPLACEMENT OF FUSES IN AGRICULTURE DTRS ................................................... 238

7.13 SUMMARY OF TARIFF FILINGS IN TELUGU ................................................................. 238

7.14 TRANSPORTATION OF FAILED TRANSFORMERS ....................................................... 238

7.15 SEGREGATION OF LOADS IN AIRPORTS ....................................................................... 239

7.16 DIRECTIVE ON RESOLVING THE PROBLEMS FACED BY RURAL AREA

CONSUMERS ...................................................................................................................................... 239

7.17 UNAUTHORIZED AGRICULTURE LOADS ..................................................................... 239

ANNEXURE - I .......................................................................................................................... 240

ANNEXURE – II ........................................................................................................................ 243

ANNEXURE – III ...................................................................................................................... 254

ANNEXURE – IV ...................................................................................................................... 259

ANNEXURE – V ........................................................................................................................ 263

ANNEXURE – VI ...................................................................................................................... 269

ANNEXURE – VII ..................................................................................................................... 270

ANNEXURE – VIII ................................................................................................................... 272

ANNEXURE – IX ....................................................................................................................... 275

ANNEXURE – X ........................................................................................................................ 278

ANNEXURE – XI ....................................................................................................................... 283

ANNEXURE – XII ..................................................................................................................... 288

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.2-1: Number of Objections/ Suggestions received ....................................................6

Table 1.2-2: Schedule of Public Hearings on ARR/Tariff Filings by Licensees ...................7

Table 2.1-1: Sales Projections for FY 2015-16 filed by the Licensees....................................12

Table 2.2-1: Voltage wise losses for FY 2015-16 filed by Licensees .....................................18

Table 2.3-1: Month wise energy requirement filed by Licensees .........................................18

Table 2.4-1: Energy Availability & Dispatch for FY 2015-16 ................................................22

Table 2.5-1: Average Rate of NCE sources as considered by the Licensees .......................24

Table 2.5-2: Power Purchase cost and Quantum for FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16 .............25

Table 2.6-1: Revenue Requirement as per Filings for FY2015-16 (Rs. Cr) ..........................27

Table 2.6-2: Category wise Cost of Service as filed by the Licensees (Rs./kWh) ..............28

Table 2.7-1: Revenue at Current tariffs (Rs. Cr) ......................................................................29

Table 2.8-1: Existing & Proposed Electricity Tariffs as per Filings ......................................36

Table 2.8-2: Revenue at Proposed Tariffs for FY15-16 ...........................................................39

Table 2.9-1: Revenue Requirement and deficit as filed by Licensees (Rs.Cr) FY15-16 .....40

Table 3.2-1: True up for FY 2013-14 filed by the Licensees (Rs. Cr) ....................................42

Table 3.2-2: True up for FY 2014-15 filed by the Licensees (Rs. Cr) ....................................42

Table 3.3-1: Net amount approved on true up for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 (Rs. Cr) ..44

Table 5.1-1: Category wise and month wise sales approved for FY 2015-16 ...................150

Table 5.1-2: Voltage wise losses adopted ..............................................................................153

Table 5.1-3: Sales and energy requirement at State periphery approved for FY 2015-16

.....................................................................................................................................................154

Table 5.2-1: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for both the Discoms ........160

Table 5.2-2: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for TSSPDCL .....................160

Table 5.2-3: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for TSNPDCL ....................161

Table 5.2-4: PGCIL and POSOCO charges approved (Rs. Cr) ...........................................163

Table 5.2-5: Interest on consumer security deposit approved (Rs. Cr) .............................163

Table 5.2-6: True up of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 (Rs. Cr) ...164

Table 5.2-7: Non-Tariff Income approved (Rs. Cr) ..............................................................164

Table 5.2-8: Discom wise ARR approved for FY 2015-16 (Rs. Cr) .....................................164

Table 5.3-1: CoS Computations for FY 2015-16 (Rs/kWh) .................................................166

Table 6.1-1: Reference Tariff Schedule ...................................................................................168

Table 6.1-2: Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule FY 2015-16 ..............................................173

Table 6.1-3- Revenue at Full Cost Tariff for FY15-16 ...........................................................176

Table 6.2-1: Retail Supply Tariff Rates for FY 2015-16 ........................................................177

Table 6.3-1: Subsidy Commitment of GoTS to maintain Retail Supply Tariff Schedule for

FY 2015-16 ..................................................................................................................................181

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TELANGANA STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION HYDERABAD

Present

Sri Ismail Ali Khan, Chairman

Sri H. Srinivasulu, Member

Sri L. Manohar Reddy, Member

Dated 27th March, 2015

O.P. No.077 of 2015

Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL)

O.P.No.076 of 2015

Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL)

… Applicants

The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL) and

Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL) filed the

Petitions under Sections 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003, before the Telangana State

Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC or the Commission) on 7th February, 2015

for approval of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff proposal for Retail

Supply Business for FY 2015-16. The Petitions were admitted by the Commission and

assigned O.P. Numbers 077 of 2015 & 076 of 2015 respectively. The Commission held

the public hearings on the Petitions at Warangal (TSNPDCL) on 12-03-2015 and

Hyderabad (TSSPDCL) on 13-03-2015 & 14-03-2015. The Commission in exercise of

the power vested in it by the Electricity Act, 2003 and Andhra Pradesh Electricity

Regulatory Commission (Terms & Conditions for determination of tariff for Wheeling

and Retail Sale of electricity) Regulation No. 4 of 2005, adopted by TSERC vide its

Regulation No. 1 of 2014, and after taking into consideration all the submissions made

by Petitioners, all the suggestions and objections of the public, responses of Licensees,

issues raised during the Public Hearing, and all other relevant material, issued the

following common Order.

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ORDER

CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. BACKGROUND

1.1.1. With the enactment of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014, the Telangana

state has been carved out from the undivided Andhra Pradesh on 02.06.2014. The

2 districts, Anantapur and Kurnool are delinked from APCPDCL and merged

with APSPDCL and 7 Mandals of Khammam district of APNPDCL have been

delinked and merged in APEPDCL in accordance with the provisions of AP

Reorganisation Act, 2014 as per ordinance framed by the Government of India on

28.05.2014 vide G.O. Ms. No. 24, dated 29.05.2014. Due to State bifurcation, the

name of Northern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited has

been changed to Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited

(TSNPDCL). Further, the name of Central Power Distribution Company of

Andhra Pradesh Limited has been changed to Southern power Distribution

Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL). Thus, there are two Distribution

Licensees in the State of Telangana i.e., Northern Power Distribution Company

of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL) and Southern power Distribution Company of

Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL).

1.1.2. Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (herein referred to as TSERC

or Commission) was constituted by the Government of Telangana in terms of

the provisions of Schedule XII (C) (3) of the A.P. Reorganisation Act of 2014, read

with Section 82 of the Electricity Act of 2003 vide G.O.Ms.No.3, (Energy)

(Budget) Department Dt:26.07.2014.

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1.1.3. TSERC is a statutory body under proviso to Section 82(1) of the Electricity Act,

2003 (herein referred to as the Act) has been authorized in terms of Section 86 &

Section 62(1) of the Act to determine the tariff for (1) Supply of electricity by a

generating company to a Distribution Licensee (2) Transmission of electricity (3)

Wheeling of electricity and (4) Retail Sale of Electricity as the case may be within

the state of Telangana.

1.1.4. The erstwhile Regulatory Commission of the undivided state of Andhra Pradesh

has issued Regulation No. 3 of 2014 (Reorganisation) Regulation, 2014 on

26.05.2014 consequent to the framing of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation

Act,2014 notified by Government of India on 01.03.2014. Clause 3 of the

Regulation states as follows:

“All the notified regulations as well as their supplementary regulations/amendments,

rules, orders, proceedings, guidelines, memos, notifications, other instruments issued

immediately before 2nd June 2014 by the APERC for conduct of business and other

matters shall fully & completely apply to the whole of the states of Telangana and Andhra

Pradesh and shall similarly apply in relation to all matters falling within the jurisdiction

of the Commission until they altered, repealed or amended by the respective State

Electricity Regulatory Commissions.”

1.1.5. The TSERC issued its first regulation, Regulation No. 1 of 2014, on 10.12.2014

(Adoption of Previously Subsisting Regulations, Decisions, Directions or Orders,

Licenses and Practice of Directions). Clause 2 of the Regulation states as follows:

“All regulations, decisions, directions or orders, all the licences and practice directions

issued by the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Regulatory

Commission for States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) as in existence as on the date

of the constitution of the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission and in

force, shall mutatis-mutandis apply in relation to the stakeholders in electricity in the

State of Telangana including the Commission and shall continue to have effect until duly

altered, repealed or amended, any of Regulation by the Commission with effect from the

date of notification as per Notification issued by the Government of Telangana in

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G.O.Ms.No.3 Energy(Budget) Department, dt.26-07-2014 constituting the

Commission.”

1.1.6. In accordance with the above Regulations, all the regulations framed by

erstwhile APERC will continue to apply for the state of Telangana. The two (2)

Distribution Companies (hereinafter referred to as the „Distribution Licensees‟ or

„Licensees‟ or DISCOMS‟) namely, the Northern Power Distribution Company of

Telangana Limited (hereinafter referred to as “TSNPDCL” or “NPDCL”) and the

Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (hereinafter

referred to as “TSSPDCL” or “SPDCL”) filed the ARR and Tariff Petitions for

Retail Supply Business for FY 2015-16 on 7th February, 2015.

1.1.7. The Licensees had to file ARR & proposals for Retail Supply Tariff for the entire

Control Period. But they sought permission from the Commission to file ARR for

Retail Supply Business for FY 2015-16 on annual basis in view of the projection of

energy availability and estimation of power purchase cost for the entire control

period and Tariff uncertainty, the Commission granted permission for filing

Retail Supply Business (RSB) only for FY 2015-16 vide its letter. No. TSERC/DD

(T-Engg)/T-03 of 2014/D.No.122 /14 dated 15th December 2014.

1.1.8. The Licensees were to file their ARR & Tariff proposals for the year FY 2015-16

by 30th November, 2014 so that 120 days are available to the Commission as per

statute to determine the Tariff for FY 2015-16 commencing from 1st April, 2015.

The Licensees however did not file ARR & Tariff proposals by 30th November,

2014 explaining the delay was due to certain unavoidable circumstances viz.,

delay in receipt of information of power availability and cost thereon from

various sources. They sought extension of time from time to time. The

Commission has granted extension of time upto 31st January, 2015. The Licensees

have filed the ARR proposals on 7th February, 2015. The delay is neither willful

nor wanton therefore the delay in filing upto 7th February, 2015 is condoned by

the Commission in this Order.

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1.2. ADMISSION OF THE PETITIONS AND REGULATORY PROCESS

1.2.1. The Petitions for approval of ARR and Tariff for Retail Supply Business for FY

2015-16 submitted by the Distribution Licensees were scrutinized and found to

be generally in order as required under the APERC (Conduct of Business)

Regulations, 1999, as adopted by TSERC vide its Regulation 1 of 2014. The

Commission admitted the filings and the same were taken on record by

assigning the following Original Petition (O.P.) numbers:

O.P. No. 77 of 2015 for TSNPDCL

O.P. No. 76 of 2015 for TSSPDCL

1.2.2. The Commission directed the Licensees to issue a Public Notice for inviting

objections/suggestions on the Petitions.

1.2.3. Based on the scrutiny of the ARR and tariff proposals submitted by the

Licensees, the Commission identified certain data gaps/additional information

requirement in the Petition. Subsequently, the Licensees have furnished the

additional information and data gaps. The Licensees were directed to place the

additional information on their websites and same has been placed on their

websites.

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1.2.4. The Licensees, as directed by the commission, published a Public Notice in two

English newspapers (in English), two Telugu newspapers (in Telugu) and one

Urdu newspaper (in Urdu), on 11.02.2015 as shown in Annexure-I informing the

general public that the Licensees have filed before the Commission their ARR

and Tariff proposals in respect of their retail sale of electricity for FY 2015-16 and

copies of their filings together with supporting materials were available in the

offices of the Chief General Manager/RAC of the respective Licensees at their

headquarters and also with all the Superintending Engineer/Operation circles.

The filings were also made available on the websites of the Licensees as well as

the Commission. This was to facilitate inspection/perusal/purchase of the ARR

filings and tariff proposals by interested person(s). Interested person(s) and

stakeholders were requested to file their objections/suggestions on the ARR

filings and Tariff proposals by 7th March 2015. A copy was also required to be

served on the licensee(s) for its/their response. In the meanwhile, the

Commission has conducted the State Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting on 4th

March, 2015 on the ARR & Tariff filings of the Licensees.

1.2.5. In pursuance of Public Notice, several consumers, representatives of various

consumer organizations, political parties and other stakeholders (Total

170 Objectors) submitted objections/suggestions which were replied to by the

Licensees. The list of stakeholders who submitted the objections/suggestions is

enclosed at Annexure-II. The details regarding number of objections /

suggestions received are given in the Table below.

Table 1.2-1: Number of Objections/ Suggestions received

Sl. No. NPDCL SPDCL Total

Objections pertaining to

individual DISCOMS 9 46 55

Common Objections 115 115

Total 170

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1.2.6. The Licensees were also directed to arrange their written replies to all the

objectors by 11th March, 2015, before the scheduled public hearing of the

concerned Licensee. The replies were also to be posted on their respective

websites and the copies of these replies were to be made available to the

Commission also. The Commission invited all the Objectors who have filed their

objections/suggestions to attend the Public Hearings.

1.2.7. For direct interaction with all stakeholders and public at large so as to give them

an opportunity of being heard, the Commission conducted three public hearings.

The „Schedule of Public Hearings‟ as given in Table below was informed to the

Licensees, all the Objectors, Government of Telangana and was also adequately

publicized through press release.

Table 1.2-2: Schedule of Public Hearings on ARR/Tariff Filings by Licensees

Licensee Date Time Place Venue

TSNPDCL

12.03.2015

10:30 hrs

to

13:30 hrs

&

14:30 hrs

to

17:30 hrs

Warangal

ZillaParishad Hall,

Warangal

TSSPDCL

13.03.2015

&

14.03.2015

Hyderabad

RTC Kala Bhavan,

Baghlingampally,

Hyderabad

1.2.8. During the hearings, the Licensees (DISCOMS) made a brief presentation on

their respective filings and then the Commission heard the objectors desiring to

be heard in person. At the hearings, apart from the registered objectors, the

persons/ organizations that had turned up at the venue directly were also heard

and their petitions/suggestions were also considered. At the end, as per the

directions of the Commission, the respective Licensees have responded on the

issues raised by the objectors during the hearing.

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1.2.9. The State Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting was conducted on 4th March, 2015

to elicit the views of the members of the SAC on the ARR & Tariff Proposals of

TSNPDCL & TSSPDCL. The views of the members were taken into consideration

while determining Retail Supply Tariffs for FY 2015-16.

1.2.10. All the issues as raised by the stakeholders and Petitioner‟s response on the same

are detailed in Chapter 4 of this Order. In this context it is also to underline that

while finalizing the Tariff Order, the Commission has, as far as possible, tried to

address the issues as raised by the stakeholders.

1.2.11. The commission would like to place on record its appreciation for the awareness

and public spirit exhibited in the form of large number of letters / suggestions /

objections received. While all the views and opinions expressed and objections /

suggestions made by the consumers / objectors may not have been specifically

reflected in this order, the Commission has made every effort to capture the

spirit and essence of the objections / suggestions and made earnest attempts to

respond to them.

1.3. DATA GAPS AND LICENSEE’S RESPONSES

1.3.1. Based on the scrutiny of the ARR and tariff proposals submitted by the

Licensees, the Commission identified certain data gaps/additional information

requirement in the Petition. Accordingly, following additional

information/clarification from the Petitioner were sought by the Commission

Submission of all complete forms related to ARR and Tariff in workable excel

formats with formulas and linkages.

Submission of all complete forms related to Category wise Cost of Supply in

workable excel formats with formulas and linkages.

Audited accounts for FY 2013-14 along with supplementary audit report of

CAG.

Justification for this discrepancy in numbers with reconciliation of numbers.

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Actual month wise consumer category wise sales for FY 2013-14.

Actual power purchase (MU) from each generating source for FY 2013-14

along with the corresponding power purchase cost giving the details of fixed

cost, variable cost, incentive etc.

Actual power purchase (MU) from each generating source for first nine

months of FY 2014-15 (April to December 2014) along with the corresponding

power purchase cost.

Actual consumer category wise sales for FY 2014-15 for each month from

April, 2014 to December, 2014.

Basis of projecting energy availability from Hinduja National Power

Corporation Ltd. with supporting documents and status.

Current Status of New Projects from which the power procurement has been

proposed in FY 2015-16.

Status of PPAs with various IPPs

1.3.2. The Licensees submitted most of the information sought by the Commission

which has been considered by the Commission while analyzing the ARR for

FY 2015-16.

1.4. COMMUNICATION WITH GoTS REGARDING SUBSIDY

1.4.1. The Commission addressed a letter to Govt. of Telangana State vide Letter No.

TSERC/Secy/EAS/2015 dated 23.03.2015 informing that the Commission after

examining the projected sales, the percentage of losses in the system, the

availability of power, the cost of power purchases, the proposed tariffs, the

present level of cross subsidy existing in the proposed tariffs and the objections

and suggestions received from the consumers and general public, had

determined the Revenue Requirement for FY 2015-16.

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1.4.2. In this letter the GoTS was informed that the Commission had prepared a Full

Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule (FCRTS) to enable recovery of determined

revenue requirement. The GoTS was further informed that if the GoTS wished to

further reduce any of the Tariffs of the Retail Supply Tariff Schedule then the

consequential additional subsidy would have to be borne by the GoTS and that a

communication u/s 65 of Electricity Act, 2003 would have to be sent by GoTS, to

enable the Commission to release the Tariff Order for FY 2015-16.

1.4.3. In response to the Commission‟s letter dated 23.03.2015, the State Government

vide Letter No. 399/Budget/2015 dated 26.03.2015 of the Secretary to

Government, Energy Department, issued directions u/s 108 of the Electricity

Act, 2003 to maintain uniform retail supply tariff for all categories of consumer

across both the DISCOMs of the State for FY 2015-16 and communicated the

Subsidy to be provided by the State Government under Section 65 of EA, 2003.

1.5. STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER

1.5.1. This Order is organised in the following seven Chapters:

Chapter 1 (this Chapter) provides a background and the details of quasi-judicial

regulatory process undertaken by the Commission. For the sake of convenience,

a list of abbreviations with their expanded forms has been included.

Chapter 2 provides the summary of Filings for ARR and Licensee‟s Proposed

Tariff.

Chapter 3 deals with the True Up for FY 2013-14 and Provisional True Up for FY

2014-15.

Chapter 4 summarizes the interaction with Stakeholders including issues raised

by Stakeholders, Licensee‟s responses, Commission‟s Views and communication

with the State Govt. of Telangana regarding subsidy.

Chapter 5 deals with the Analysis of ARR and Cost of Service for FY 2015-16.

Chapter 6 deals with the Retail Tariff Design including Retail Supply Tariffs and

Charges.

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Chapter 7 of the Order summarises the directions given by the Commission to

the Licensees.

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CHAPTER-2

2. SUMMARY OF FILINGS FOR ARR & LICENSEE PROPOSED

TARIFFS

The salient features of the Petitions filed by the Licensees for projecting the various

elements of ARR and Tariffs proposed by the Licensees are summarised in this

section of the Order.

2.1. SALES PROJECTIONS

2.1.1. The two Licensees projected the sale of energy to different consumer categories

in their respective licensed area of supply at 44236.71 MU during FY 2015-16. The

Licensees stated that they have followed both trend and end user methods, and

forecasted the sales volumes for FY 2015-16. The summary of category-wise sales

for different consumer categories as projected by the Licensees for FY 2015-16 are

given in Table below.

Table 2.1-1: Sales Projections for FY 2015-16 filed by the Licensees

Consumer Category

Licensee TOTAL

(MU) NPDCL

(MU)

SPDCL

(MU)

LT-I : Domestic 2780.32 6654.96 9435.28

LT-II : Non Domestic / Commercial 577.85 2009.79 2587.64

LT-III : Industrial 280.83 808.81 1089.64

LT-IV : Cottage Industries 6.92 9.19 16.11

LT-V : Agricultural 4903.82 7528.19 12432.00

LT-VI : Local Bodies 310.22 790.72 1100.94

LT-VII : General 36.47 56.11 92.58

LT-VIII : Temporary 0.00 0.77 0.77

HT-I : Industrial 1323.70 10268.46 11592.16

HT-I(B): Ferro Alloys 47.03 215.21 262.24

HT-II : Others 111.88 1905.59 2017.46

HT-III : Airports, Bus Stations and

Railway Stations 8.63 82.78 91.41

HT-IV : Irrigation and Agriculture 502.15 1271.43 1773.58

HT-V : Railway Traction 470.83 249.53 720.35

HT-VI : Townships and colonies 149.41 121.49 270.90

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Consumer Category

Licensee TOTAL

(MU) NPDCL

(MU)

SPDCL

(MU)

HT-VII : Green Power 0.00 0.00 0.00

Rural Elec. Cooperatives 713.42 0.00 713.42

Temporary 0.00 40.22 40.22

Total 12223.48 32013.23 44236.71

Basis of Category-wise Sales Projections for FY 2015-16

2.1.2. The Licensees considered the actual sales for previous years and for first half of

FY 2014-15 (April to September 2014) for projecting the sales for second half of

FY 2014-15 (October 2014 to March 2015) and for FY 2015-16. The assumptions

considered by the Licensees for projecting sales for different consumer categories

are discussed below:

LT-I: Domestic Category

2.1.3. TSSPDCL considered 4-year CAGR for projecting the sales for second half of FY

2014-15. For FY 2015-16, TSSPDCL considered moderate growth rate of 8.25% to

project sales for this category. Further, as the sales projected based on the past

trends are restricted sales, the licensee has further added load relief quantum

under this category for projecting the unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

2.1.4. TSNPDCL considered 4 years CAGR for projecting the sales for second half of FY

2014-15. For FY 2015-16, TSNPDCL considered moderate growth rate of 6.93% to

project sales for the domestic category. Further, as the sales projected based on

the past trends are restricted sales, the licensee has further added load relief

quantum under this category for projecting the unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

LT-II: Non-Domestic/Commercial

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2.1.5. TSSPDCL considered growth rate of 5.69% equivalent to 4 years CAGR for

projecting the sales for second half of FY 2014-15. For FY 2015-16, TSSPDCL

considered moderate growth rate of 5.57% to project sales for this category.

Further, as the sales projected based on the past trends are restricted sales, the

licensee has further added load relief quantum under this category for projecting

the unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

2.1.6. TSNPDCL considered growth rate of 7.33% for projecting the sales for second

half of FY 2014-15. For FY 2015-16, TSNPDCL considered moderate growth rate

of 7.09% to project sales for this category. Further, as the sales projected based on

the past trends are restricted sales, the licensee has further added load relief


LT-III: Industrial

2.1.7. TSSPDCL submitted that the CAGR for last 4 years for this category is only

1.94%. However, during the FY 2013-14 a significant growth of 5.79% was

recorded over FY 2012-13 despite severe power shortage in the state. Hence

looking forward to more industrial growth in the state, new policies of Govt. to

encourage industries last year growth rate of 5.79% has been considered for

projecting sales for second half of FY 2014-15. Similarly, the CAGR growth rate

of FY 2014-15 over FY 2012-13 of 4.75% is considered for projecting FY 2015-16

sales and to arrive at unrestricted demand, load relief has been added to

projected sales.

2.1.8. In case of TSNPDCL CAGR for the same period observed was negative.

Considering this trend an optimistic growth of 2% after adding the load relief

quantum has been considered for 2015-16.

LT-IV: Cottage Industries

2.1.9. TSSPDCL, projected sales of 9.19MU for FY2015-16 and TSNPDCL projected

sales of 6.92 MU for FY2015-16 for this category based on past trends.

LT-V Agriculture

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2.1.10. The Licensees submitted that the Agricultural consumption is being estimated as

per ISI methodology from October 2013 onwards and same is being furnished to

the Hon‟ble Commission. In 2013-14, the agricultural consumption increased by

around 7.20% in case of TSNPDCL and by 7.46% growth in case of TSSPDCL due

to release of new agricultural service connections and increase in specific

consumption per service. The Licensees further submitted that in FY 2015-16, the

availability of power is expected to improve on account of upcoming new

generation power plants i.e., KTPP Stage-II, lower Jurala, Pulichinthala, Tuticorn,

Krishanpatnam Stage-I, HNPCL and short term power procurement and hence

the licensee shall be able to provide 7 Hrs power supply to the agriculture

consumers. Considering these aspects, TSSPDCL projected the agriculture

consumption of 7528.19 MU for FY 2015-16 TSNPDCL projected the agriculture

consumption of 4,903.82 MU for the FY 2015-16.

LT-VI Public Lighting &PWS Schemes:

2.1.11. For TSNPDCL, in FY 2013-14, the consumption of this category decreased by 9.5

% from FY 2012-13 levels. This happened on account of load relief and energy

conservation methods adopted by the local bodies. The licensee projected sales

for FY 2015-16 at a growth rate of 3.89% (which is the growth rate of first half of

FY 2014-15). The licensee added load relief quantum under this category for FY

2015-16 to the above projected sales.

2.1.12. TSSPDCL based on past 4-years CAGR and year-on-year growth rates

considered a moderate growth rate of 10.83% for projecting the sales for FY 2015-

16 for this category. Further, as the sales projected based on the past trends are

restricted sales, the licensee has further added load relief quantum under this

category for projecting the unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

LT VII – General Purpose

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2.1.13. TSSPDCL based on past 5 years CAGR and annual growth rate of FY 2014-15

over FY 2013-14 considered a moderate growth rate of 4.39% for projecting the

sales for FY 2015-16 for this category. Further, as the sales projected based on the

past trends are restricted sales, the licensee has further added load relief


2.1.14. TSNPDCL has considered 5years CAGR of 6.02% for projecting sales for

FY 2015-16. Further, as the sales projected based on the past trends are restricted

sales, the licensee has further added load relief quantum under this category for

projecting the unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

HT-I Industrial

2.1.15. The Licensees submitted that due to imposition of R&C measures during

FY 2012-13 and first 4 months of FY 2013-14 negative growth rates have been

recorded in power consumption of the Industrial segment.

2.1.16. In case of TSSPDCL, the Licensee has considered the new Industrial and ITIR

policy in the State and anticipated that more industries are expected to start-up

in the state and hence the Licensee has considered a positive growth rate of

8.88%, 18.20%, and 7.48% for HT – 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV respectively for

projecting the sales for FY 2015-16.

2.1.17. In case of TSNPDCL, the licensee has estimated projections based on trend and

partial end use method. The major industries considered include Singareni

Collieries, Cement Industry, Paper and Ferro Alloy Industry. The estimated sales

for FY15-16 are 1370.73 MU.

HT-II

2.1.18. TSSPDCL based on earlier sales trajectory considered growth rates of 7.98%,

9.32% and 8.77% for 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV respectively for projecting the

sales for FY 2015-16. At 132 KV level, an additional sales of 24.63 MU has been

considered by Licensee anticipating L&T-Hyderabad Metro Rail commercial

services operations. The Licensee has further added load relief of 35.25 MU to

arrive at unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

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2.1.19. For TSNPDCL, the consumption of this category is mainly contributed by 11 KV

consumers. The licensee has adopted the historical growth rate of 10% for

projecting unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16. The licensee has further added load

relief quantum to arrive at unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

HT-III Airport, Bus Stations and Railway Station

2.1.20. TSSPDCL considered a moderate growth rate of 6% for projecting the sales at

132 KV for second half of 2014-15 and of 2015-16. In addition 14.78 MU has been

considered by the Licensee towards L&T-Hyderabad Metro Rail station loads

anticipated in FY 2015-16. The licensee has further added load relief quantum to

arrive at unrestricted sales for FY 2015-16.

2.1.21. TSNPDCL has projected the sales for this category based on past trends and after

duly adjusting with the load relief quantum.

HT-IV Irrigation and Agriculture

2.1.22. The Licensee collected the information regarding upcoming Lift Irrigation

projects and energy requirement details from Irrigation Department and

accordingly projected the sales for FY 2015-16.

HT-V Railway Traction

2.1.23. TSSPDCL has considered 5 years CAGR of 10.24% for projecting the sales for

FY 2015-16. TSNPDCL has considered the 5 years CAGR of 3.70% for projecting

the sales for FY 2015-16.

HT-VI Townships and Residential Colonies

2.1.24. TSSPDCL based on the 3-years CAGR and an annual growth rate of 14-15 over

FY 2013-14 considered growth rates of 6.51% and 15.71% for projecting the sales

at 11kv and 33kv level respectively for FY 2015-16.

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2.1.25. For TSNPDCL, townships of Singareni Collieries‟ consumption contribute about

84% of the total category‟s consumption. The Licensee has projected the sales for

this category based on past trends and after adjusting the load relief quantum.

2.2. LOSSES CONSIDERED FOR PROJECTING ENERGY REQUIREMENT

2.2.1. The Licensees have considered the following voltage wise Losses as approved by

the then Hon‟ble ERC in its tariff Order dated 9th May, 2014 for projecting

energy requirement for the FY 2015-16.

Table 2.2-1: Voltage wise losses for FY 2015-16 filed by Licensees

Voltage level TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

33kV 3.99% 4.00%

11kV 5.00% 4.25%

LT 6.50% 6.00%

Transco Losses

2.2.2. The Licensees have considered the transmission losses as per approved

Transmission Loss levels in MYT Tariff Order (FY 2014-15 & FY 2018-19), as

4.02%.

PGCIL Losses

2.2.3. The Licensees have submitted that PGCIL losses are estimated to be equal to that

of TSTRANCO losses which is 4.02% and the same have been considered which

are applicable for Procurement of power from CGS, other medium & short term

sources.

2.3. ENERGY REQUIREMENT

2.3.1. The Licensees have estimated the energy requirement for FY 2015-16 by grossing

up the sales of the licensee with transmission and distribution losses. The

external loss on the power purchased from CGS only has also been factored to

arrive at the energy requirement. The month-wise energy requirement projected

by the Licensees is given in the Table below:

Table 2.3-1: Month wise energy requirement filed by Licensees

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FY 15-16 Monthly Energy Requirement (MU)

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total TSNPDCL 1,271 937 958 1,180 1,331 1,399 1,211 1,000 1,161 1,371 1,315 1,341 14,476

TSSPDCL 3,174 2,944 2,983 3,063 3,455 3,410 3,110 2,623 2,878 3,289 3,247 3,447 37,624

Total 4,445 3,882 3,942 4,243 4,786 4,809 4,322 3,623 4,039 4,660 4,563 4,788 52,100

2.3.2. Hence, the Energy Requirement for TSNPDCL has been projected as 14,476 MU

and 37,624 MU for TSSPDCL

2.4. ENERGY AVAILABILITY & SURPLUS OR SHORTAGE

Sources of Power for the State of Telangana

2.4.1. The Licensees submitted that before the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh,

with the implementation of Multi-Buyer Model (MBM) in the state from June 9,

2005, each of the four Discoms of united Andhra Pradesh had been allocated a

certain share of the generating stations contracted by APTRANSCO as give

below.

i. APCPDCL-- 46.06%

ii. APNPDCL-- 15.87%

iii. APEPDCL-- 15.80%

iv. APSPDCL-- 22.27%

2.4.2. Based on the last 5 years‟ average consumption of Anantapur and Kurnool

districts, 17.45% of power earlier allocated to the erstwhile APCPDCL had been

transferred to APSPDCL. Accordingly, 8.037% (i.e. 17.45% of allocated share of

46.06%) of power was transferred from APCPDCL to APSPDCL. Hence, the

allocation of power to CPDCL (TSSPDCL) from various generating stations has

reduced to 38.03 % from the earlier 46.06%. Power allocation percentages for

Telangana Discoms and Andhra Pradesh Discoms were modified accordingly.

Telangana has been allocated a percentage of 53.89% of the erstwhile Andhra

Pradesh share.

2.4.3. Of the total power allocated to united Andhra Pradesh from Machkund and

Tungabhadra which are Inter-state Hydel stations, power to Telangana has been

allocated in proportion of 53.89% (revised under additional information).

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Basis of estimation of power availability for FY 15-16

2.4.4. The basis and assumptions considered by the Licensees for projecting the energy

availability from various sources are discussed below:

2.4.5. TSGENCO & APGENCO: Energy availability has been projected based on the

projections made by TSGENCO &APGENCO and maintenance schedules of the

plants. The following GENCO plants have been assumed to be commissioned in

FY 2015-16:

a. COD of Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant unit I (800 MW)

expected in Jan‟ 2015

b. COD of Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant unit II (800 MW)

expected in April‟15

c. Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant Stage II (600 MW) will be synchronized in

Sep‟ 2015

d. The 1st unit of Lower Jurala is expected to be commissioned in Apr‟2015,

2nd unit in May‟15, 3rd unit in during June‟2015 and 4th unit is in

Sep‟2015

2.4.6. Hydro Energy: Last 10 year average of hydel energy availability has been

considered by the Licensees for projecting the energy availability for FY 2015-16.

2.4.7. Central Generating Stations: For FY 15-16, the energy availability has been

projected based on the projected performance estimated by CGS and

maintenance schedules of the plants.

2.4.8. APGPCL: The actual energy generation till October, 2014 has been factored

while estimating energy availability for FY 15-16.

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2.4.9. IPPs: The availability of power from the generating stations of GVK, Spectrum,

Lanco Kondapalli and Reliance (BSES) has been projected based on the current

gas supply levels. Existing PPA of the Licensees with GVK would expire in June

2015 and with Lanco Kondapalli would expire in December 2015. The actual

generation till September, 2014, current gas supply levels and PPA expiry has

been factored while estimating energy availability for FY 15-16. The Licensees

have not factored energy availability from any new IPPs.

2.4.10. Non- Conventional Energy: The energy availability projections from NCE –

Biomass Plants, Bagasse Plants, Industrial Waste of Energy, Municipal waste of

energy, Mini Hydel, Solar Energy and NCL Energy has been projected based on

the actual energy from these sources during first half of 2014- 15. The energy

availability for upcoming solar Energy has been projected by considering 19%

PLF and 23% PLF respectively for Solar PV and Solar CSP (thermal) power

projects. The energy availability from upcoming Wind power Station of 760 MW

has been considered while projecting the total energy availability from NCE

sources.

2.4.11. Long/ Medium Term Power Purchases: The licensees have signed PPA‟s with

M/s Thermal Power Tech Ltd for supply of power through long term basis

starting from April – 15 for a period of 25 years . It is estimated that 2,012 MU

will be available from M/s Thermal Power Tech Ltd for FY 2015-16. The

licensees have signed PPA‟s with KSK Mahanadi and Corporate Power for

supply of power through medium term basis starting from June – 2013 for a

period of 3 years i.e. up to June-16. The energy availability from KSK Mahanadi

Power Ltd is estimated at 1609 MU for FY 2015-16 and no power is expected to

be available from M/s Corporate power Ltd.

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2.4.12. HNPCL: The Licensees submitted that the erstwhile GoAP has directed the

united APDISCOMs as the successor entities of erstwhile APSEB to enter into a

continuation agreement to the PPA of 1998 with M/s. HNPCL. It has been

assumed that the power plant would be commissioned in FY 2015-16. A unit of

520 MW is expected to be commissioned by April 2015 and another unit of 520

MW by July, 2015. TSDISCOMs are having 53.89% of share from this project as

per AP Reorganization Act 2014. It is estimated that 3,449 MU would be

available from HNPCL for FY 2015-16.

2.4.13. Bilateral/Short Term Purchases: The Licensees submitted that they propose to

procure power from bilateral / short term sources to bridge the month wise

energy deficit. The existing contract from bilateral sources to the tune of around

800 MU every month will expire by May, 2015. Therefore 800 MU every month

till May 2015 and 800 MW (~525 MU every month) for the period June, 2015 to

March, 2016 has been considered by the Licensees and the same translates to an

energy availability of 6,853 MU for FY 2015-16.

2.4.14. Based on the above, the total Energy availability from all sources in FY 2015-16 is

projected as 60,250 MU while the energy requirement is 52,100 MU resulting in a

surplus of 8150 MU. The Licensees submitted that the energy dispatch for FY 15-

16 has been considered by applying the merit order dispatch principle i.e., based

on the cheapest power source first approach. The table below lists down the

Energy availability from various sources and Energy dispatch from various

sources as projected by the Licensees for FY 15-16.

Table 2.4-1: Energy Availability & Dispatch for FY 2015-16

Generating Station FY 15-16 Energy Availability and Dispatch (MU)

Energy Availability Energy Dispatch

TS& AP Genco - Thermal 24,451 23,099

TS& AP Genco - Hydel 3,614 3,614

CGS 13814 13,814

NCE 21261 1,803

IPPs 1,482 1,413

APGPCL 94 92

Medium Term 1,609 1,609

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Generating Station FY 15-16 Energy Availability and Dispatch (MU)

Energy Availability Energy Dispatch

Hinduja Plant 3,449 3,449

Thermal Power Tech 2,012 2,012

Bilateral sources 7598 1,194 Total 60,250 52,100

2.5. POWER PURCHASE COST PROJECTIONS

2.5.1. The Licensees in their Petitions have projected the Power Purchase Cost from

various sources as discussed below.

TS & AP GENCO

2.5.2. The Licensees have considered the annual fixed charges for all TS & AP GENCO

stations for FY 2013-14 provisionally as approved by APERC in Tariff Order

FY 2013-14. For projecting the variable charges for FY 2015-16, the Licensees

have considered an escalation of 2% on actual variable cost per unit for first half

of

FY 2014-15. Further, the Licensees have computed the incentives at a flat rate of

25 paise/kWh for ex-bus scheduled energy corresponding to scheduled

generation in excess of ex-bus energy corresponding to target Plant Load Factor

in accordance with APERC Regulation No 1 of 2008.

Central Generating Stations (CGS)

2.5.3. The Licensees have considered the Fixed charges based on the CERC approved

charges for FY 2013-14 in the absence of approved Fixed Charges for FY 2015-16.

For projecting the variable charges for FY 2015-16, the Licensees have considered

an escalation of 2% on actual variable cost per unit for first half of FY 2014-15.

Further, as per CERC Regulations, 2014 the Licensees have considered incentive

payable as 50 paise per unit based on the actual PLF above threshold level of

83%.

EXISTING IPPs

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2.5.4. The Licensees have considered the fixed charges for FY 2015-16 as per the

provisions of PPA and the variable charges based on gas supplies by GAIL from

ONGC, Ravva Satellite Fields and Reliance Gas for FY 15-16.

Non-Conventional Energy (NCE) Sources

2.5.5. The weighted average costs per unit (or Tariff Order rates) for NCE sources as

considered by Licensees for FY 2015-16 are given in the table below:

Table 2.5-1: Average Rate of NCE sources as considered by the Licensees

HNPCL

2.5.6. The Licensees submitted that M/s. HNPCL has submitted the tariff proposals for

1040 MW Coal based Thermal Power Plant under cost plus basis before Hon‟ble

APERC and the tariff is yet to be approved by APERC. The Licensees have

considered the fixed charges Rs. 638 Crs towards the share of TSDISCOMS for

FY 15-16. The licensees have considered a variable cost of Rs. 2.29/Unit for FY

15-16.

Long Term – Thermal Power Tech Corporation India Limited

2.5.7. The Licensees submitted that the variable cost per unit of Rs.1.82/kWh (towards

Energy charges) and fixed cost of Rs. 352 Crs (towards capacity charges) have

been considered for FY 2015-16 based on the tariff quoted by the bidder while

participating in Case-I Long Term tender

Medium Term – KSK Mahanadi

Project Type Weighted average Cost Considered for FY 15-

16 (Rs. / kWh)

NCE – Bio-mass 5.85

NCE – Bagasse 4.11

NCE – Municipal Waste to Energy 4.48

NCE – Industrial Waste based power project

5.85

NCE – Wind Power 4.63

NCE – Mini Hydel 2.22

NCE – NCL Energy Ltd. 2.22

NCE – Solar Power 4.69

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2.5.8. The Licensees submitted that the Variable cost per unit of Rs.2.35/kWh (towards

energy charges) and fixed cost of Rs. 241.40 Crs (towards capacity charges) have

been considered for FY 2015-16 based on the tariff quoted by the bidder while

participating in Case-I Medium Term tender.

Bilateral Purchases

2.5.9. The Licensees have estimated the month-wise shortfall based on the availability

and requirement and the part of this deficit would be met from external sources

such as power traders and power exchange. The licensees have considered

Rs.6.00/unit for bilateral purchases and Rs.5.50/Unit for power from

NTPC-Jhajjhar for FY 15-16.

D-to-D Energy Transfer

2.5.10. The Licensees submitted that the month-wise availability of each TS Discom has

been calculated based on PPA allocation. The requirement of each Discom at

TSTRANSCO periphery has been calculated, by grossing up the sales with

losses. The D-to-D purchases / sales for each Discom have been estimated after

taking into account the respective allocations to each Discom as per the Final

Transfer Scheme. The D-to-D pool price has been considered Rs. 6.00/kWh for

FY 2015-16 (price of energy from bilateral purchases).

2.5.11. Based on the availability, requirement and costs for each source, the summary of

power purchase cost for Telangana for FY 2015-16 projected by the Licensees is

as follows:

Table 2.5-2: Power Purchase cost and Quantum for FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16

Generating Station

FY 2015-16

Power Purchase

(MU)

Total Power

Purchase Costs(Rs.

Cr)

GENCO Thermal 23,099 9,451

GENCO Hydel 3,614 746

CGS Excl Simhadri 7,927 2,505

NTPC Simhadri 5,887 2,274

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Generating Station

FY 2015-16

Power Purchase

(MU)

Total Power

Purchase Costs(Rs.

Cr)

APGPCL 92 31

IPPs 1,413 579

NCE 1,803 970

Others* 7,070 2,766

Market 1,194 695

Total 52,100 20,016 *Others include Srivathsa, Long term and Medium term purchases, Hinduja

2.5.12. As per the sales forecast and projected losses, NPDCL would require 14,476 MU

energy for 2015-16 for sale of power to various categories and the total power

purchase cost projected by TSNPDCL for FY 2015-16 is Rs.5,385 Cr after

considering net of Pool transactions.

2.5.13. Similarly TSSPDCL would require 37624 MUs of energy for 2015-16 for sale to

various categories aggregated by energy losses and the total power purchase cost

projected by TSSPDCL for FY 2015-16 is Rs. 14631 Cr after considering net of

Pool transactions.

2.6. OTHER ELEMENTS OF ARR AND SUMMARY OF ARR

PGCIL/CTU Charges, POSOCO Charges

2.6.1. The Licensees have projected the fixed charges of PGCIL, POSOCO/ULDC by

considering 10% escalation on the charges applicable for September 2014, as

certain additional inter-state transmission lines would be commissioned by

PGCIL.

Distribution Cost

2.6.2. TSNPDCL has considered the Distribution cost as approved in the MYT Order

for the years 2014-15 (excluding true down of 1st control period) and 2015-16 for

the Distribution Business of third control period duly excluding the distribution

cost portion of 7 Mandals which were transferred from Khammam District

(Telangana State) to residuary State of A.P under A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014.

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2.6.3. For TSSPDCL, in Tariff Order of FY13-14, (for erstwhile APCPDCL) the

Distribution Cost of Anantapur & Kurnool Circles was also covered. Hence the

licensee has segregated the approved Distribution Costs element wise based on

the actual of FY 2013-14 between TSSPDCL and Anantapur & Kurnool circles.

TS Transco & SLDC charges

2.6.4. The Licensees have adopted the Transmission capacity contracted and rate of

Transmission charges for FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16 as per the approved figures

in the MYT Transmission Tariff Order 2014-15 to 2018-19.

Interest on CSD

2.6.5. The licensees have considered the 9% rate of interest which is notified by the

Reserve Bank of India for estimation of interest on consumer security deposits

for 2015-16.

Supply Margin

2.6.6. The licensees have proposed 2% on equity portion of approved regulatory rate

base (RRB) in MYT order for the third control period as Supply Margin in Retail

Supply Business.

SUMMARY OF ARR FOR FY 2015-16 AND COST OF SERVICE

2.6.7. Based on the above, the summary of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR)

(the revenue required to meet the supply cost, for the supply of the forecasted

sales volume) has been estimated and filed by the Licensees for FY 2015-16 at

Rs 26473.76 Crs. The details of the estimated revenue requirement as filed by the

Licensees are given in Table below.

Table 2.6-1: Revenue Requirement as per Filings for FY2015-16 (Rs. Cr)

ARR/Cost Item Name of the Licensee

Total for TS State TSNPDCL TSSPDCL

Distribution Cost 1206.74 1647.94 2854.68 Power Purchase Cost 5385.35 14631.13 20016.48 Transmission Cost 341.26 820.55 1161.81 SLDC Charges 10.98 26.41 37.39

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ARR/Cost Item Name of the Licensee

Total for TS State TSNPDCL TSSPDCL

PGCIL Charges 104.84 257.62 362.46 ULDC Charges 6.69 16.44 23.13 Interest on CSD 52.36 203.43 255.79 Supply Margin 8.14 8.61 16.75 Other Expenses 482.57 1262.70 1745.26 Revenue Requirement 7598.95 18874.81 26473.76

2.6.8. The Licensees have computed the Cost of Service for each Category based on the

Embedded Cost Methodology. The Category wise CoS filed as given below:

Table 2.6-2: Category wise Cost of Service as filed by the Licensees (Rs./kWh)

Cost of Service TSNPDCL TSSPDCL

LT Rs./kWh Rs./kWh

LT Cat I - Domestic 6.83 6.71

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 6.97 6.74

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 6.22 6.42

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries & Dhobighats 6.59 6.58

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 6.54 6.20

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 5.83 7.19

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 6.10 7.38

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.00 7.22

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 6.13 5.59

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 5.22 4.84

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 4.99 4.69

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (11 kV) 6.22 5.86

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (33 kV) 5.77 5.36

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 35.03 4.97

HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (11 kV) 7.30 6.80



HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 5.33 5.07

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption (11 kV) 5.61 5.57



Temporary - 5.93

HT Rural Co-operatives 4.05 - TOTAL 6.22 5.90

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2.7. REVENUE AT CURRENT TARIFFS

2.7.1. The estimated revenue for FY15-16, at current tariffs, as per filings is

Rs 15327.02 Crs for TSSPDCL and Rs. 3518.15 Crs for TSNPDCL as per details

given in Table below:

Table 2.7-1: Revenue at Current tariffs (Rs. Cr)

CATEGORY TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

LT-I Domestic 2667.25 819.98

LT-II Non-Domestic 1839.72 507.36

LT-III Industrial 542.92 206.22

LT-IV Cottage Industries 3.81 2.81

LT-V Agriculture 42.26 39.24

LT-VI Public Lighting 437.68 162.99

LT-VII General 38.02 25.34

LT-VIII Temporary 0.86 0

HT-I Industry 7024.63 925.41

HT-II Others 1728.14 105.57

HT-III Airports, BS & RS 56.76 7.04

HT-IV Agriculture 679.26 268.72

HT-V Railway Traction 158.71 299.47

HT-VI Townships 72.26 86.65

HT-VII Green Power 0 0

HT-VIII Temporary 34.73 0

RESCOs 0 61.35

TOTAL 15327.01 3518.15

2.8. TARIFF PROPOSALS FILED

2.8.1. The Licensees proposed the following tariff structure:

LT-I (Domestic)

2.8.2. The Licensees proposed a lower increase in energy charges for consumers with

monthly consumption in the range 101-200 units (around 4%). For domestic

consumers with monthly consumption >200 units, licensee has proposed an

increase of 5.75% in existing energy charges.

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Proposed Energy Charges:

Up to 50 units per month - Rs. 1.45/unit

From 51 to 100 units per month

: Rs. 2.60/unit

From 100 to 200 units per month

0-50 slab : Rs. 2.70/unit

51-100 slab : 2.70/unit

101-150 slab : Rs. 3.75/unit

151-200 slab : Rs. 3.75/unit

More than 200 units per month

0-50 slab : Rs. 2.75/unit

51-100 slab : 3.44/unit

101-150 slab : Rs. 5.16/unit

151-200 slab : Rs. 5.95/unit

201-250 slab : Rs. 6.75/unit

251-300 slab : Rs. 7.28/unit

301-400 slab : Rs. 7.80/unit

401-500 slab : Rs. 8.33/unit

Above 500 : Rs. 8.86/unit

LT-II (Non-Domestic/Commercial)

2.8.3. The Licensees proposed an increase in demand charges by 5.75% and an increase

in energy charges by 5.75% on existing tariff for all sub categories in LT-II.

Proposed Fixed charges @ Rs. 52.92/kW/month for all consumers in this

category.


LT-II(A): Up to 50 units per month – Rs. 5.71/unit

LT-II(B): More than 50 units per month

0-50 slab : Rs.7.01/unit

51-100 slab : Rs.7.80/unit

101-300 slab : Rs.8.60/unit

301-500 slab: Rs.9.13/unit

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Above 500 : Rs.9.65/unit

LT-II(C): Advertisement Hoardings – Rs.11.66/unit

LT-III (Industrial)

2.8.4. The Licensees proposed an increase in Demand charges by 5.75% and an increase

in Energy Charges by 5.75% on existing tariff FY2013-14 for all sub-categories of

LT-III.

Proposed fixed charges @ Rs. 52.92/kW/month for all consumers in this

category (Except Sugarcane crushing, Pisciculture/Prawn culture –

Rs.21.17/kW/month)

Proposed Energy charges

Industries : Rs.6.43/unit

Seasonal Industries : Rs.7.14/unit

Pisciculture/Prawn culture : Rs.4.90/unit

Sugarcane crushing : Rs.4.90/unit

Poultry farms : Rs.5.95/unit

Mushroom and Rabbit farms : Rs.5.95/unit

Floriculture in green house : Rs.5.95/unit

LT-IV (Cottage Industries)

2.8.5. The Licensees proposed an increase in the Demand charges by 5.75% and

increase in Energy Charges by 5.75% on existing tariff FY2013-14 for all sub

categories of LT-IV.

Proposed fixed charges @ Rs.21.17/kW/month for all consumers in this category


Cottage Industries : Rs.3.97/unit

Agro based Activities : Rs.3.97/unit

LT-V (Agriculture)

2.8.6. The Licensees proposed no tariff change for this category and proposed the tariff

same as existing tariff.

LT-VI (Street Lighting and PWS)

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categories of LT-VI.

Proposed Demand charges for all consumers – Rs.31.75/kW/month


Street Lighting

Panchayats : Rs.5.68/unit

Municipalities : Rs.6.21/unit

Municipal Corporations : Rs.6.74/unit

PWS

Panchayats : Rs.4.62/unit

Municipalities : Rs.5.68/unit

Municipal Corporations : Rs.6.21/unit

LT VII (General Purpose)



categories of LT-VII.

Proposed Demand charges – Rs.21.17/kW/month


General Purposes : Rs.6.91/unit

Religious Places : Rs. 4.97/unit

LT VIII Temporary Supply



categories of LT-VII.

Proposed Demand Charges : Rs.21.17/kW/month

Proposed Energy Charges : Rs 9.97/unit.

HT I (Industrial)

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increase in Energy Charges by 5.75% except for ToD tariff on existing tariff

FY2013-14 under this category.

Proposed Demand charges : Rs.370.17/kVA/month

Proposed ToD Tariff : Additional Rs.1.00/unit on the Energy

charges

Proposed Energy Charges

Voltage Level Sub-Category

Proposed Energy

charge

(Rs. /Unit)

HT-I(A)

11 KV

General 6.00

Lights and Fans 6.00

Industrial Colonies 6.01

Seasonal Industries 7.30

33 KV

General 5.55




132 KV

General 5.12




HT I B (Ferro Alloys)

2.8.11. The Licensees proposed an increase in the Demand Charges by 5.75% and

Energy Charges by 5.75% on existing tariff FY2013-14 for HT-II at all voltage

levels.


11 kV : Rs.5.72/unit

33 kV : Rs. 5.27/unit

132 kV : Rs. 4.84/unit

HT II (Others)

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2.8.12. The Licensees proposed an increase in demand charges by 5.75% and Energy

Charges by 5.75% on existing tariff FY2013-14 for HT-II at the voltage levels.

Proposed Demand charges : Rs.370.17/kVA/month

Proposed ToD Tariff : Additional Rs. 1.00/Unit on the Energy Charges.

Proposed Energy charges:


33 kV : Rs. 6.64/unit

132 kV : Rs. 6.38/unit

HT III (Airports, Rail way Stations and Bus Stations)

2.8.13. The Licensees proposed an increase in demand charges by 5.75% & Energy

Charges by 5.75% on existing tariff FY2013-14 for HT-III at all voltage levels.

Proposed Demand charges : Rs. 370.17/kVA/month

Proposed ToD Tariff: Additional Rs.1.00/Unit on the Energy Charges.



33 kV : Rs. 6.36/unit

132 kV : Rs. 6.05/unit

HT IV (Lift Irrigation, Agriculture &CPWS for all voltage levels)

2.8.14. The Licensees proposed increase in energy charges by 5.75% on existing tariff

FY2013-14 for HT-IV at all voltage levels.

Proposed Energy Charges

HT-IV(A): Government LIS : Rs. 5.68/Unit

HT-IV(B): Agriculture : Rs. 5.68/Unit

HT-IV(C): CPWS : Rs. 4.64/Unit

HT V (Railway Traction)

2.8.15. Proposed Demand Charges : Rs. 370.17/kVA/month

Proposed Energy Charges : Rs. 7.65/unit

HT VI (Townships and Residential Colonies for all Voltage levels)

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2.8.16. The Licensees proposed increase in Demand/Energy Charges by 5.75% on

existing tariff FY2013-14 for HT-VI at all voltage levels.

Proposed Demand Charges : Rs. 52.92/kVA/month

Proposed Energy Charges : Rs. 6.01/unit

HT-VII Green Power

2.8.17. The Licensees proposed an increase in Energy charges by 5.75% on existing tariff

FY13-14 for all voltage levels.

Proposed Energy Charges : Rs 11.40/unit

HT-VIII Temporary

2.8.18. The Licensees proposed the continuation of current tariff structure i.e. 1.5 times

of corresponding H.T category.

HT-Resco (Sircilla) – Applicable only for TSNPDCL

2.8.19. The Licensee proposed the tariff of Rs 0.91/unit

OTHER TARIFF PROPOSALS

2.8.20. TSNPDCL in its tariff Filing has proposed the following other proposals:

(i) HT & LT Seasonal Industry Conditions

For, HT & LT Seasonal Industries, the season shall not be less than 4(four)

continuous months. However, consumer can declare longer seasonal period as per

actual. Month means billing month.

Consumer, who desires to have a change in the period classified as

“season” declared by him, shall file a declaration at least a month before

commencement of the respective tariff year.

The existing eligible consumers who have not opted earlier for seasonal

tariffs and existing consumers availing seasonal tariffs who desire to

have change in the periods classified as “season”, the consumer has to

declare his seasonal period duly submitting declaration in Rs. 100/-

bond paper indicating season and off season periods to concerned

designated officer.

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(ii) Modification of Definition of LT-VI Street Lighting and PWS Schemes

Definition for the category should be modified as follows: Applicable for

supply of energy for lighting on public roads, streets, thorough fares

including parks, markets, cart-stands, taxi stands, bridges and for PWS

schemes including operated by RWS department in the Local Bodies viz.,

Panchayats/Municipalities/ Municipal Corporations (Incl. operated by

WS department). Metering is compulsory irrespective of tariff structure.

2.8.21. As per filings of the Licensees, the comparison of present & proposed tariffs for

all consumer categories is as shown in the Table:

Table 2.8-1: Existing & Proposed Electricity Tariffs as per Filings

CONSUMER CATEGORY Energy Unit

Existing Tariff Proposed Tariff

Fixed/Demand Charges (Rs/Month)

Energy Charge (Rs./Unit)



LT-I DOMESTIC (Telescopic) **

LT I (A) : Up to 50 Units/Month KWh 1.45 1.45

LT-I (B) : Above 50 Units/Month

LT-I (B) (i) More than 50 & up to 100 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 1.45 1.45

51-100 kWh 2.60 2.60

LT-I (B) (ii) More than 100 & up to 200 Units/Month

First 100 kWh 2.60 2.70

101-200 kWh 3.60 3.75

LT-I (B) (iii) More than 200 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 2.60 2.75

51-100 kWh 3.25 3.44

101-150 kWh 4.88 5.16

151-200 kWh 5.63 5.95

201-250 kWh 6.38 6.75

251-300 kWh 6.88 7.28

301-400 kWh 7.38 7.80

401-500 kWh 7.88 8.33

Above 500 kWh 8.38 8.86

LT-II NON DOMESTIC/ COMMERCIAL

LT II (A) : Up to 50 Units/Month kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.40 53/kW 5.71

LT II (B) : Above 50 Units/Month

First 50 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 6.63 53/kW 7.01

51-100 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 7.38 53/kW 7.80

101-300 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 8.13 53/kW 8.60

301-500 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 8.63 53/kW 9.13

Above 500 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 9.13 53/kW 9.65

LT II (C) : Advertisement Hoardings kWh/kVAh 50/kW 11.03 53/kW 11.66

LT-III:INDUSTRY

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Industries kWh/kVAh 50/kW 6.08 53/kW 6.43

Seasonal Industries (off season) kWh/kVAh 50/kW 6.75 53/kW 7.14

Pisci-culture/Prawn culture kWh/kVAh 20/kW 4.63 21.17/KW 4.90

Sugarcane crushing kWh/kVAh 20/kW 4.63 21.17/kW 4.90

Poultry farms kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.63 53/kW 5.95

Mushroom & Rabbit Farms kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.63 53/kW 5.95

Floriculture in Green House kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.63 53/kW 5.95

LT-IV:COTTAGE INDUSTRIES

Cottage Industries up to 10 HP kWh 20/kW 3.75 21.17/kW 3.97

Agro Based Activity up to 10 HP kWh 20/kW 3.75 21.17/kW 3.97

LT-V:AGRICULTURE

LT-V(A):AGRICULTURE WITH DSM MEASURES **

Corporate Farmers & IT Assesses kWh 2.50 2.50

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings >2.5 acre) kWh 525/HP* 0.50 525/HP* 0.50

Dry Land Farmers (connections > 3 Nos.)

kWh 525/HP* 0.50 525/HP* 0.50

Wet Land Farmers (holdings<=2.5 acre)

kWh 0.00 0.00

Dry Land Farmers (connections<=3 Nos.)

kWh 0.00 0.00

LT-V (B) : AGRICULTURE WITHOUT DSM MEASURES **

Corporate Farmers & IT Assesses kWh 3.50 3.50

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings >2.5 acre) kWh 1050/HP* 1.00 1050/HP* 1.00


kWh 1050/HP* 1.00 1050/HP* 1.00


kWh 525/HP* 0.50 525/HP* 0.50


kWh 525/HP* 0.50 525/HP* 0.50

LT-V (C) : OTHERS

Salt farming units up to 15HP kWh 20/HP 3.70 20/HP 3.70

Rural Horticulture Nurseries up to 15HP

kWh 20/HP 3.70 20/HP 3.70

LT-VI : STREET LIGHTING AND PWS

LT-VI (A) : STREET LIGHTING

Panchayats kWh 30/kW 5.37 31.75/kW 5.68

Municipalities kWh 30/kW 5.87 31.75/kW 6.21

Municipal Corporations kWh 30/kW 6.37 31.75/kW 6.74

LT-VI (B) : PWS SCHEMES

Panchayats kWh/kVAh 30/HP 4.37 31.75/kW 4.62

Municipalities kWh/kVAh 30/HP 5.37 31.75/kW 5.68

Municipal Corporations kWh/kVAh 30/HP 5.87 31.75/kW 6.21

LT-VII : GENERAL

LT-VII (A) : GENERAL PURPOSE kWh/kVAh 20/kW 6.53 21.17/kW 6.91

LT-VII (B) : RELIGIOUS PLACES kWh 20/kW 4.70 21.17/kW 4.97

LT-VIII : TEMPORARY SUPPLY kWh/kVAh 20/kW 9.43 21.17/kW 9.97

HT-I : INDUSTRY

HT-I (A) : GENERAL

11 kV kVAh 350/kVA 5.73 370.17/kVA 6.00

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33 kV kVAh 350/kVA 5.30 370.17/kVA 5.55

132 kV & Above kVAh 350/kVA 4.90 370.17/kVA 5.12

LIGHTS AND FANS

11 kV kVAh 5.73 6.00

33 kV kVAh 5.30 5.55

132 kV & Above kVAh 4.90 5.12

INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

11 kV kVAh 5.68 6.01

33 kV kVAh 5.68 6.01

132 kV & Above kVAh 5.68 6.01

SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.90 370.17/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.28 370.17/kVA 6.64


TIME OF DAY TARIFFS(6 PM to 10 PM)

11 kV kVAh 6.73 7.00

33 kV kVAh 6.30 6.55

132 kV & Above kVAh 5.90 6.12

HT-I(B):FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV kVAh 5.41 5.72

33 kV kVAh 4.98 5.27

132 kV & Above kVAh 4.58 4.84

HT-II:OTHERS

11 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.90 370.17/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.28 370.17/kVA 6.64



11 kV kVAh 7.90 8.30

33 kV kVAh 7.28 7.64

132 kV & Above kVAh 7.03 7.38

HT-III:AIRPORTS,BUS STATIONS AND RAILWAY STATIONS

11 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.58 370.17/kVA 6.96

33 kV kVAh 350/kVA 6.01 370.17/kVA 6.36



11 kV kVAh 7.58 7.96

33 kV kVAh 7.01 7.36

132 kV & Above kVAh 6.72 7.05

HT-IV:IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS

Government LIS&Agriculture kVAh 5.37 5.68

CPWS kVAh 4.39 4.64

HT-V:RAILWAY TRACTION kVAh 6.36 370.17/kVA 6.73

HT-VI : Townships & Residential Colonies

kVAh 50/kVA 5.68 53/kVA 6.01

HT-VII:GREEN POWER kVAh 10.78 11.40

HT-VIII:TEMPORARY 1.5 times of corresponding HT category 1.5 times of corresponding HT

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category

RESCO: Rural Electric Co-Operatives 0.86 0.91

* Equivalent Flat rate tariff

Revenue at proposed Tariffs

2.8.22. The estimated revenue for FY15-16, as filed by Licensees at proposed tariffs is

Rs. 16152.63Crs for TSSPDCL and Rs. 3781.22 Crs for TSNPDCL as per details

given in Table below:

Table 2.8-2: Revenue at Proposed Tariffs for FY15-16

CATEGORY TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

LT-I Domestic 2778.39 840.04

LT-II Non-Domestic 1942.88 535.69

LT-III Industrial 574.10 217.85

LT-IV Cottage Industries 4.03 2.96

LT-V Agriculture 42.26 39.24

LT-VI Public Lighting 462.83 172.27

LT-VII General 40.14 26.72

LT-VIII Temporary 0.91 0

HT-I Industry 7360.38 969.27

HT-II Others 1825.76 111.50

HT-III Airports, BS & RS 59.96 7.43

HT-IV Agriculture 718.44 284.21


HT-VI Townships 76.45 91.68

HT-VII Green Power 0 0

HT-VIII Temporary 36.72 0

RESCOs 0 64.92

TOTAL 16152.63 3781.22

2.9. REVENUE SURPLUS/GAP FOR FY 2015-16

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2.9.1. The two (2) Licensees, based on their estimates of Aggregate Revenue

Requirement (ARR) and anticipated annual revenues from different consumer

categories at current tariffs, arrived at a total revenue deficit of Rs. 7564.91 Cr. for

FY 2015-16 as detailed in Table below. The Licensees also submitted the Tariff

Proposal and estimated the additional revenue of Rs 1088.68 Cr thus leaving a

net gap of Rs.6476.23 Cr. The Licensees made no mention about the ways and

means to fill the revenue gap.

Table 2.9-1: Revenue Requirement and deficit as filed by Licensees (Rs.Cr) FY15-16

S.No. DESCRIPTION NPDCL SPDCL Total

i) Energy Requirement (MU) 14475.60 37624.04 52099.64

ii) Aggregate Revenue Requirement 7598.95 18874.81 26473.76

iii) Revenue from Current Tariffs (Net of incentives) 3518.15 15327.02 18845.17

iv) Non - Tariff Income 28.68 35.01 63.69

v) Total Revenue (iii+iv) 3546.83 15362.03 18908.86

vi) Revenue Deficit(-)/Surplus(+) at Current Tariff -4052.12 -3512.79 -7564.91

vii) Revenue changed through proposed tariffs 263.07 825.61 1088.68

viii) Net Déficit(-)/Surplus -3789.05 -2687.18 -6476.23

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CHAPTER-3

3. TRUE UP FOR FY 2013-14 AND FY 2014-15

3.1. PROVISIONS OF REGULATIONS REGARDING TRUING UP

3.1.1. The Regulation 4 of 2005 (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for

Wheeling and Retail Sale of Electricity) (Principal Regulation) adopted by TSERC

stipulates that the Distribution Licensee shall claim variations in uncontrollable

items of the Distribution Business and Retail Supply Business. The power

purchase cost is the main uncontrollable item in Retail Supply Business which

can be trued up in the ARR for the year succeeding the relevant year of the

Control Period. The variation of power purchase cost has been passed on

quarterly basis upto the year FY 2012-13 vide Regulation 1 of 2003. This

Regulation 1 of 2003 has been repealed vide Regulation 2 of 2013.

3.1.2. In order to recover or refund the variation in power purchase cost to the

consumers, under true up mechanism, the Commission has issued Regulation 1

of 2014 duly carrying out the amendment to the Principal Regulation 4 of 2005.

3.1.3. Hence, as per the provisions of the above said Regulation, the Licensees are

entitled to the true up of final power purchase cost for the preceding year based

on the actuals (audited accounts) only and the provisional true up of power

purchase cost (based on actual of first 6 months and projected figures for later 6

months) for current year in which year ARR filings are made.

3.2. LICENSEES’ SUBMISSIONS

3.2.1. Although Regulation 4 of 2005 of the erstwhile APERC stipulates that the true up

for the second Control Period from FY 2009-10 to FY 2013-14 has to be filed at the

end of the Control Period as a whole along with ARR filings of FY 2015-16, the

Licensees submitted the true up for retail supply business of FY 2013-14 only

stating that the accumulated losses on the balance sheet upto 31 March, 2013

have been covered in the Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) formulated by the

Government of India.

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3.2.2. The true up for FY 2013-14 as filed by the Licensees is shown in the Table given

below:

Table 3.2-1: True up for FY 2013-14 filed by the Licensees (Rs. Cr)

Particulars FY 2013-14

APCPDCL APNPDCL

Aggregate Revenue Requirement

16493.21 5644.69

Revenue from Current Tariffs 14120.48 2981.05

Non-Tariff Income 15.66 69.00

Revenue from Wheeling 0.08 0.00

Tariff Subsidy 1627.48 2555.28

Net Revenue Gap/(Surplus) 729.52 39.37

3.2.3. Out of the revenue gap of Rs. 729.52 Cr for erstwhile APCPDCL for FY 2013-14,

TSSPDCL has submitted the revenue surplus of Rs. 161.74 Cr after segregating

the revenue gap of Anantapur & Kurnool Districts. It is not clear how these

figures have been estimated. Similarly, out of the revenue gap of Rs. 39.37 Cr for

erstwhile APNPDCL, TSNPDCL has submitted the revenue gap of Rs. 39.23 Cr

after segregating the revenue gap of 7 mandals of Khammam District, which is

stated to be Rs. 0.14 Cr.

3.2.4. The true up for FY 2014-15 as filed by the Licensees is shown in the Table given

below:

Table 3.2-2: True up for FY 2014-15 filed by the Licensees (Rs. Cr)

Particulars FY 2014-15

TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

Aggregate Revenue Requirement

16085.88 6547.17

Revenue from Current Tariffs 13338.57 3116.55

Non-Tariff Income 11.96 28.12

Tariff Subsidy 1584.94 3140.27

Net Revenue Gap/(Surplus) 1150.41 262.23

3.2.5. TSSPDCL has claimed the revenue gap of Rs. 1150.41 Cr for FY 2014-15 and

TSNPDCL has claimed the revenue gap of Rs. 262.23 Cr for FY 2014-15.

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3.3. COMMISSION’S ANALYSIS

3.3.1. Although the Licensees filed for true up based on the actual revenue but the

same was not filed in accordance with the provisions contained in Regulation 1

of 2014 adopted by TSERC. The Licensees‟ claim under True-up was limited only

to power purchase cost of FY 2013-14 (final) and FY 2014-15 (provisional).

3.3.2. The Commission carried out the true up of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14

and FY 2014-15 in accordance with Regulation 1 of 2014 adopted by TSERC.

3.3.3. The Licensees submitted the actual sales for FY 2013-14 and for FY 2014-15 upto

September, 2014 and the projected sales for balance six months for their areas.

The actual metered sales for FY 2013-14 was found to be lower than that

approved by the Commission while the actual unmetered (LT Agl.) sales for FY

2013-14 was found to be higher than that approved by the Commission.

Regarding LT Agl. Sales, the Commission restricted the sales to the Tariff Order

quantity for the purpose of computing Power Purchase (PP) quantity. The

Commission computed the PP quantity duly grossing up with approved losses

indicated in the Multi-Year Tariff Order for the respective year.

3.3.4. The Licensees submitted the statement showing the details of power purchase

quantity and cost incurred during FY 2013-14 and the claim of element wise cost

variance in the format specified in the said Regulation.

3.3.5. Based on the sales considered by the Commission for FY 2013-14 and the

approved losses, the power purchase quantity was trued up by the Commission

for FY 2013-14 at 30999.06 MU for TSSPDCL and 11779.35 MU for TSNPDCL.

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3.3.6. While truing up the power purchase costs for FY 2013-14, the Commission

considered the actual fixed cost paid by the Licensees for FY 2013-14. The

Commission disallowed the variable charges for the quantum of power purchase

disallowed. Based on the information regarding the power purchase cost

furnished by the Licensees and the audited expenses for FY 2013-14, the

Commission approved the net surplus of Rs. 1201.15 Cr for TSSPDCL and net

surplus of Rs. 211.76 Cr for TSNPDCL on true up of power purchase cost for

FY 2013-14.

3.3.7. The Licensees submitted the estimated sales for FY 2014-15 based on the actual

sales upto September, 2014 and projected sales for remaining 6 months. The

Commission considered the metered sales projections of the Licensees for FY

2014-15 provisionally and the unmetered sales approved for FY 2013-14.The

Commission considered the approved voltage wise loss levels for FY 2014-15 to

arrive at the power purchase quantum for true up. The Commission

provisionally trued up the power purchase quantity for FY 2014-15 at 33146.82

MU for TSSPDCL and 12824.96 MU for TSNPDCL.

3.3.8. Accordingly, the Commission approved the net gap of Rs. 981.94 Cr for

TSSPDCL and net gap of Rs. 356.80 Cr for TSNPDCL on provisional true up of

power purchase cost for FY 2014-15.

3.3.9. The total amount approved on true up of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14

and FY 2014-15 along with carrying cost is as shown in the Table given below:

Table 3.3-1: Net amount approved on true up for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 (Rs. Cr)

Particulars TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15

Opening gap/(surplus) 0.00 -1339.28 0.00 -236.12

Addition -1201.15 981.94 -211.76 356.80

Closing gap/(surplus) -1201.15 -357.34 -211.76 120.68

Interest rate 11.50% 11.50% 11.50% 11.50%

Interest -138.13 -41.09 -24.35 13.88

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FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15

Closing gap/(surplus) -1339.28 -398.44 -236.12 134.56

3.3.10. Hence, the Commission approved surplus of Rs. 398.44 Cr on true up of power

purchase cost for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 for TSSPDCL and gap of Rs. 134.56

Cr on true up for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 for TSNPDCL along with carrying

cost.

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CHAPTER-4

4. CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

4.1. INTRODUCTION

4.1.1. The Commission received suggestions and objections on Petitions filed by

TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL for approval of ARR and Tariff of Retail Supply

Business for FY 2015-16 in writing as well as during the public hearings. The

Commission also obtained responses from the Licensees on the comments

received from the stakeholders. Since, several issues were common and were

raised by more than one respondent all comments were clubbed issue-wise and

summarized below.

4.2. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS ON GENERAL ISSUES

4.2.1. (A)ARR filings and Tariff Orders in Telugu: Sri K. Santosh Kumar, and others

stated that mother language has to be implemented. The petitions filed by the

DISCOM‟s for ARR and the Tariff Order from ERC should also be printed in

Telugu. This issue was raised in the previous hearing also and it is requested to

implement this time.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Steps are being taken for publishing summary of ARR

Filings petition in Telugu and posting the same on the DISCOM‟s website.

(C)Commission’s View:

The Discoms shall ensure that the Summary of Tariff Filings and ARR are

brought in Telugu language and make available to the interested persons and

shall be uploaded on their websites from next year‟s Tariff filings.

4.2.2. (A)Opportunity for public hearings: Some of the consumer welfare

organisations requested that such organisations may be given an opportunity to

represent in the public hearings every year.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The matter is under purview of Hon‟ble Commission.

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(C)Commission’s View: The Public Hearings were held at one venue in each

DISCOM area. An adequate opportunity was provided by the Commission to

all the stakeholders to participate in the public hearings.

4.2.3. (A)Unwarranted delay in filing of Tariff: Sri M. Venugopal Rao, Sri M.R

Prasad, Ferro Alloys Association & others stated that, the delay in submission of

ARR and tariff proposals by the Discoms to the Commission lacks justification.

There were departures from the MYT Regulations issued by the Hon‟ble

Commission which contemplates unpredictability and uncertainty in tariffs.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The Discoms have been following the MYT scheme for

distribution business for the 2ndControl period i.e. 2009-10 to 2013-14 and also

for 3rdcontrol period as per clause-6 of the Regulation 4 of 2005. The

distribution Licensee could not file the ARR for retail supply business for the

entire control period due to significant uncertainty regarding the availability of

energy and the cost of power purchase for the third Control period. The

Commission has granted permission to file ARR annually for the FY 2015-16 in

terms of its conduct of business regulations.

(C)Commission’s View: The delay in filings caused difficulties not only to

objectors and consumers but also to the Commission. The Licensees shall make

every effort to file ARR & Tariff Proposals 120 days before the effective date of

Tariffs as per Sec. 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

4.2.4. (A)Functioning of Commission: Sri M. Venugopal Rao, has stated that, the

Hon‟ble Commission is requested to hold a special public hearing, seeking

suggestions from the public on strengthening the functioning of the Commission,

to protect the interests of consumers at large.

Licensee’s Response: The matter is under purview of Hon‟ble Commission.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission is functioning as per the provisions of

the Electricity Act, 2003 and APERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1999, as

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adopted by TSERC vide its Regulation 1 of 2014. The Commission introduced

some revisions to the Conduct of Business Regulations and notified the Draft

Regulations, duly inviting objections/suggestions from the public on the Draft

Regulation. Before notifying the final Regulations, the suggestions received

from the stakeholders will be considered.

4.2.5. (A)Inadequate information provided in the Petition: Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary

(I/c), (FAPCCI) and others stated that the Licensee lacks transparency in its

petition, which limits the Commission from a strict prudent check. The licensee

has not submitted details regarding power purchase bills and source wise power

purchase cost. There has been non-adherence to MYT principles. Truing up

should be conducted on a regular yearly basis. Further, retail supply tariffs are

being filed only on a single year basis, instead of 5 years. True up, for retail

supply tariffs, for all the years of the second control period should be done, as

per strict provisions of Tariff Regulations and necessary adjustments may be

passed along with ARR & Tariff Order for FY2015-16. Licensee has also not

submitted in its annual filings, gains and losses on variations in controllable and

uncontrollable factors.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The Licensees have been following the MYT scheme

for distribution business for the second Control period i.e. FY 2009-10 to FY

2013-14 and also for third control period from FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19 as per

clause-6 of the Regulation 4 of 2005. The distribution Licensees could not file the

ARR for retail supply business for the entire control period due to significant

uncertainty prevalent on the availability of energy and the cost of power

purchase for the third Control period. There was uncertainty in commissioning

dates of the GENCO Stations, Central generating stations, and other generating

stations.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission after thorough scrutiny of the filings

identified the data gaps/additional information required such as source wise

details of PP cost arrived etc., for finalization of the ARR and directed the

Licensees to submit the same. The Licensees submitted most of the information

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sought by the Commission and the Commission had duly considered the same

while analyzing the ARR of the Licensees.

The Discoms expressed their inability to file ARR & Tariff proposal for Retail

Supply Business for the entire Control Period on account of uncertainty in

availability of energy and the cost of power purchase for the third Control

period and requested for filing on yearly basis for FY 2015-16. The Commission

approved the same.

The Commission in the Order carried out the Truing up of Power Purchase

Costs for FY 2013-14 and provisional Truing up of Power Purchase Costs for

FY 2014-15 strictly in accordance with the Regulations.

4.2.6. (A)Filing on Truing up of ARR for second control period and sharing of Gains

and Losses - Sri Bhushan Rastogi on behalf of Telangana Spinning & Textile

Mills Association: The Objector submitted that the second control period

encompassing the FY2009-10 to 2013-14 has ended. The erstwhile Regulatory

Commission in the Tariff Order for FY 2013-14 had stated that “it will take up

true-up mechanism after the completion of the control period as envisaged in the

relevant regulations”. A truing up exercise should be held on a regular yearly

basis as held in a catena of judgments of the Hon‟ble APTEL including: OP No. 1

of 2011;Appeal No. 77, 78 & 79 of 2006 in the matter of NEESCO Vs OERC; and

Appeal No. 121 of 2010 dated 21st October, 2011. In view of the above, the

Objector submitted that truing up has to be undertaken for all the years of the

second control period as per the strict provisions of the Tariff Regulations and

necessary adjustment may be passed along with the ARR and Tariff Order for FY

2015-16.

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Based on the above submissions and in view of the stand taken by the erstwhile

Regulatory Commission previously, the Objector prays to the Hon‟ble

Commission to true-up the ARR pertaining to retail–supply business for all the

years of the second control period as per the strict provisions of the Tariff

Regulations and necessary adjustment may be passed along with the ARR and

Tariff Order for FY 2015-16 The Gains/losses up to the Year 2012-13 is covered

under the FRP Scheme. The retail true up of the FY 2013-14 is claimed in these

filings. As per the amended regulation 4 of 2005, TSSPDCL has also claimed True

up for the FY 2014-15.

Licensees have not submitted in their annual filings, gains and losses on

variations in controllable and uncontrollable items in line with clause number

10.6 of tariff regulation. Further the licensees have not provided such statement

which was required by the tariff regulation.

(B) Licensee’s Response: The TSSPDCL furnished the reply as follows: Regulation

10.7 of the Regulation 4 of 2005 stipulates as follows “for the purpose of sharing

gains and losses with the consumers, only aggregate gains or losses for the Control

Period as a whole will be considered. The Commission will review the gains and losses for

each item of the ARR and make appropriate adjustments wherever required. Provided

that for the first Control Period, in so far as the gains and losses from the Retail Supply

Business of the Distribution Licensee are concerned, these will be shared with the

consumers on yearly basis” Accordingly, DISCOM has furnished the information

related to deviation in the controllable items in the ARR for the second control

period along with detailed reasons.

TSNPDCL submitted that it has claimed the gains/losses up to the Year 2012-13

as per the FRP; retail true up of the FY 2013-14 And a per the amended

regulation 4 of 2005True up for the FY 2014-15.


The Commission directs the Discoms to file the true-up proposals for the Second

control period as per Regulation 4 of 2005 i.e. at the end of the control period on

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the basis of audited Annual Accounts. The First and Second Control period are

already over.

The erstwhile Commission carried out true-up of distribution business for first

control period (FY 2006-07 to FY 2008-09) and allowed the cost or benefit from

true up as a pass through in FY 2014-15, in distribution business for third

control period. But Retail Supply Order for FY 2014-15 was not notified due to

the letter received from the erstwhile GoAP, in view of impending bifurcation of

the State. In this context, it may be noted that a part of area of the erstwhile

APCPDCL and APNPDCL was transferred to the present AP State as per AP

Reorganization Act, 2014. Hence, the TS Discoms have to make fresh filings in

this regard taking into account the changes in their territories and after

segregation of assets and liabilities, in view of the above changes:

The Discoms (TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL) are directed to file the true up

proposals of Distribution Business for both control periods (i.e., 1st Control

Period and 2nd Control Period) after segregating the assets and liabilities of

Anantapur and Kurnool districts from APCPDCL and seven mandals from

APNPDCL in line with the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, as per prevailing

Regulation.

4.3. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS RELATED TO ARR FOR FY 2015-16

INCLUDING TRUING UP FOR FY 2013-14

4.3.1. (A)Adverse consumer sales mix for TSSPDCL and its impact on truing up:

Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary (I/C), FAPCII& others stated that, according to the

licensee, reduction in revenue approved by Hon‟ble Commission is due to

reduction in the metered sales by 12.97% over the Tariff Order for FY 2013-14

approved values. The Objector urged that consumer sales mix is not classified as

an „uncontrollable factor‟ as per the Terms of the Tariff Regulations and hence

the Licensee has to absorb the burden of under recovery on account of adverse

consumer sales mix without levying any burden on this account on the

consumers.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: The Licensees claimed true-up for expenses incurred

as per audited accounts and as per the Regulation No 1 of 2014 of APERC

adopted by TSERC. The Licensees submitted that as it is the actual cost

incurred, Hon‟ble commission is requested to allow the same.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission normally determines the sales

quantum for each category as far as metered categories are concerned which

will be based on historical growth rate or techno-econometric and government

planned works for domestic, industry, lift irrigation etc. The actual quantum

may differ due to various reasons. The Commission in the Tariff orders and in

the True-up regulation 1 of 2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC specified that the

LT agriculture consumption shall be limited to approved quantum which is

mostly subsidized by the Government. The actual sales of metered category of

subsidized or subsidizing categories may vary from time to time but the overall

annual sales may not vary much. . The Commission carried out the truing up of

Power Purchase Cost for FY 2013-14 and provisional truing up of Power

Purchase Cost for FY 2014-15 strictly in accordance with the Regulations as

discussed in Section 3 of the Order.

4.3.2. (A)Variation in sales figures for FY2013-14: M/s Deccan Smiths& others stated

that, the reduction in sales is shown as 12.97% in the petition but the same does

not tally with the figures shown in tables and other places in ARR.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The sales reduction shown as 12.97% pertains to

reduction in metered sales in FY2013-14 as against the Tariff order approved

sales as given below:

Particulars 2013-14 (APCPDCL)

APERC Order(MU) Actuals(MU) Variance (%)

Metered Sales 26061.59 22679.24 -12.97%

LT Agricultural Sales 8073.9 9190.49 13.82

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the licensee is satisfactory

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4.3.3. (A)Discoms submitted unrealistic & inflated power requirement: Mr M.R

Prasad, Telangana Ferro Alloys Association& others stated that, the DISCOMS

are submitting unrealistic and inflated power requirement in the industry

consumption requiring purchase of high cost power. They requested the

Commission not to allow such inflated estimates.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The sales to industrial category in previous years (FY

2014-15 and FY2013-14) have been constrained due to restriction and control

measures. For FY 2015-16 sales has been arrived after adjusting for restriction

and control (R&C) measures which were earlier in place. Sales for other

categories were done on realistic basis considering historical trend and future

plans. The overall sales of TSNPDCL for FY 2015-16 are projected to grow at

10% over the FY 2014-15 & the growth rate is 12% for TSSPDCL.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission examined the projected sales of

Industry category for FY 2015-16 based on the CAGR for past 5 years, impact of

R&C measures on reduction of sales in this category in previous years and

accordingly determined the sales and arrived at the Power Purchase (PP)

requirement duly grossing up the same with approved losses as discussed in

detail in Chapter5 of the Order. Similarly, the source wise PP cost was verified

after prudence check to arrive at the source wise PP cost and total PP cost for

the year FY 2015-16.

4.3.4. (A)Overall sales projections: M/s Deccan Smith & others stated that Compared

to the previous years, the growth rate on actual ground has come down which is

as per the statistics in the public domain. These facts have not been considered

by the DISCOM for the energy deficit and power purchase.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Sales projections are made as per the historical sales

data, upcoming loads which will have large impact in the sales, anticipated

economic & climatic conditions, Govt. policies on industry, etc. The licensee is

projecting sales with the acceptable scientific methods. The DISCOMs have

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projected the sales keeping in view the economic condition of the districts after

the bifurcation, increasing industrial activity, focus of new government on

industries and commercial activities.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has approved the category-wise sales

based on the analysis made by it as discussed in Para 4.3.3 (C) and in Chapter 5

of the Order.

4.3.5. (A)Short term power purchase without regulatory approval: Mr M. Thimma

Reddy and others stated that, TS DISCOMs procured 8713MU through short

term market purchases constituting nearly 18% of the power procured in the

state, without regulatory approval. Additional demand was only during peak

period, but DISCOMs procured power from short term markets in RTC basis. It

is not clear as to what kind of bidding process the DISCOMs have adopted for

short-term purchases. The terms and conditions of entering into contracts are

also unclear.

(B)Licensee’s Response: During FY 2014-15, energy requirement has been

significantly higher than the energy availability. Further, due to a bad monsoon

year, hydel energy availability has significantly reduced in FY 2014-15. To fulfill

the promise of providing 7 hours of supply to Agriculture consumers,

TSDISCOMS had to resort to power purchase from Short term sources. TS

DISCOMS have contracted short term power through a transparent competitive

bidding process.

(C)Commission’s View: The erstwhile APERC in its tariff order for FY 2013-14

approved the quantum of short term purchases and ceiling price. Further, the

short term purchases have to be made by the Licensees in a transparent manner

within the guidelines issued for short term purchases by Ministry of Power,

GoI. Normally, the generators are willing to supply the power Round the Clock

(RTC) and it is cheaper if it is procured under RTC basis. In the shortage

scenario, RTC power is required. Over and above, the Discoms are procuring

power from exchanges to meet the peak demand to the extent available.

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Regarding the transparent process of procurement of short term purchases

under RTC, the Commission directs the Licensees to obtain the prior approval

of the Commission.

4.3.6. (A)Procurement of power from short term purchases: Mr M. Venugopal Rao &

others, stated that, under PPA, signed with TPCIL, the estimated variable cost for

TS DISCOMs for this plant is a sum of Rs 1.82 per kWh and fixed costs is a sum

of Rs 352 Crore, whereas AP DISCOMs have considered a sum of Rs 1.78 per

kWh as variable cot and fixed costs of Rs 313.29 Crore. Further, TPCIL has

advanced the commencement of supply to DISCOMs to 1st April 2015. He

requested the Commission to examine whether agreeing to advancement of

commencement of supply of power to 1st April, 2015 by this project is desirable

and beneficial, especially in view of binding contractual obligations on the

DISCOMs to purchase surplus short-term power or pay penalty, if any, for non-

purchase. Purchases of power and surplus (reserve margin) should be restricted

to prudent level by the Commission.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TS DISCOMS have contracted short term power so that

there is no energy deficit in FY 15-16 and also in view of disputes in not

scheduling of legitimate share of power to Telangana DISCOMs. Considering

the fact, that currently all short term power is being consumed, it is expected

that complete contracted short term power would be used at least till power

starts flowing from all upcoming long term sources. In case of any surplus,

TSDISCOMS would make an earnest effort to sell the surplus power to other

states facing deficit. Variable cost per unit and fixed cost have been considered

for FY 2015-16 based on the tariff quoted by the bidder while participating in

Case-I Long Term tender.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply provided by the Licensees in this regard is

not appropriate. The Commission directs the Licensees to justify the

difference in rates for TSDISCOMS vis-à-vis APDISCOMS for procurement

of power from TPCIL and also financial implication of advancement, if any,

compared to PPA terms.

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4.3.7. (A)Availability of power from gas based IPPs: Sri M. Venugopal Rao and others

stated that, the Government of India has reportedly agreed to divert

2.4 MMBTU of natural gas from the supplies being made to fertilizer plants to

enable generation of additional 450MW from the gas-based projects in A.P.

which supply power under PPAs to the DISCOMs of Telangana and A.P. From

this,

TS DISCOMs can get their share of 242 MW. If natural gas supplies are ensured,

then 50 MU per day additional power can be procured.

The DISCOMs have informed that GVK phase I PPA is expiring in June 2015

and Lanco Kondapalli stage I PPA is expiring in December 2015. Responding to

one of the queries the Objector had put forth earlier, the DISCOMs had replied

that for GVK (stage I) Plant & SPGL Plant, APDISCOMS have initiated steps in

accordance with the procedure stipulated in the respective PPAs and would

evaluate the benefits of the Options (examining the R&M proposals of IPPs and

PPA Renewal (or) Buy-out of the Project) provided in the aforesaid agreements

and submit the same to this Hon‟ble Commission, for its Scrutiny and

directions. He requested the Commission to issue necessary directives to the

DISCOMs in this regard.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The natural gas supplies from RIL KG D6 fields to the

New IPPs viz., 220 MW GVK Extn, 370 MW GMR Vemagiri, 464 MW GVK

Gautami and 444.08 MW Konaseema became zero from 01.03.2013 onwards and

hence there is no generation from these plants. To tackle the prevailing shortage

of Natural gas for the aforesaid new IPPs, TSPCC is making arrangements

towards additional generation with RLNG by way of swapping with KG D6

Gas. TSPCC appraised the Government of India about the power deficit that is

being faced by Telangana State and requested for allotment of 5 MMSCMD

RLNG( under swapping arrangement with KG D-6 Gas) for additional

Generation of 1000 MW. The Government of India & Ministry of Fertilizers

accepted to swap 2.4 MMSCMD of gas with RLNG, which will generate 450

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MW approximately out of which TSDISCOMs share will be around 240 MW.

The swapping arrangement is yet to be commenced.

Regarding the expiry of PPA‟s of IPPs i.e. M/s. GVK-I,M/s. SPGL & M/s.

LANCO, TSDISCOMs examined the merits and demerits of PPA renewal or

Buy-out of the Projects and as per the provisions of the PPA, TSPCC took a

decision to go for Buy-out duly appointing IFCI (a Govt. of India enterprise) as

an Appraiser. The above process is under progress. After the evaluation i.e.

determination of Buy-out price the same will be put before the Hon‟ble

Commission for its approval.

(C)Commission’s View: The action taken by the DISCOMs for swapping of gas

is appreciable in view of declining price of petroleum products. Further action

may be taken at government level so as to commence the swapping of gas.

Regarding action taken by DISCOMs on the expiry of PPAs of IPPs M/s. GVK –

I and M/s. LANCO is satisfactory.

The Licensees are directed to submit the complete details of Buy Out Price for

GVK-1 and LANCO Kondapally for approval of the Commission.

4.3.8. (A)Non-conventional Energy and Renewable Purchase Obligation: Sri M.

Venugopal Rao and others stated that, long-term PPAs with private developers

to purchase non-conventional energy are leading to higher costs. Hence, it is

requested the Commission may reduce the percentage of NCE power to be

purchased by the DISCOMs from the 5% determined by it under the existing

Renewable Power Purchase Obligation order. TSGENCO should be encouraged

to fully make use of the incentives being given by the GoI and the State

Government for setting up solar energy units and the power generated by them

be supplied to agriculture during day time.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The Regulation No. 1 of 2012 dealing the Renewable

power purchase obligation (RPPO) was issued by the erstwhile APERC in the

year 2012 with mandatory purchase of RE (NCE) power with a quantum of 5%

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from total purchases (out of which 0.25% from solar sources) in a Financial year

by obligated entities, viz, Distribution Licensees, Open Access Users and

Captive Consumers. The quantum of energy to be purchased by distribution

licensees is to be re- looked into by considering the AP Reorganization Act-2014

(bifurcation of States). The issue of establishing the solar plants by TSGENCO

by utilizing the incentives provided by GoI and GoTS is not in the purview of

TS Transco/TSDISCOMs.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission will examine the availability of

power from NCE sources in Telangana state before amending the RPPO

Regulation No. 1 of 2012.

4.3.9. (A)Fuel Prices: M/s Deccan Smiths private ltd. & others stated that, private

power producing companies are inflating the cost of coal and fuel etc., and

thereby inflating the selling price of the power. The Commission may appoint

scrutinizers, persons from consumer‟s side and independent technical

consultants to audit the fuel cost of power generating companies

(B)Licensee’s Response: The purchase price of power per unit of various

sources cannot be uniform as it depends on various factors such as nature of

Fuel, the location at which the station located, the technology used, etc.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission after conducting prudent check on

the landed cost of coal determined the source wise Power purchase cost for FY

2015-16, which does not include any escalation in fuel prices as filed in ARR.

The erstwhile Commission had issued regulation on appointing auditor in

compliance of its directives. As all the regulations, directives, orders issued by

the erstwhile Commission (APERC) are adopted by this commission, the

Commission would appoint auditor to examine the issues raised by the objector,

wherever necessary.

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4.3.10. (A)Conflicting claims of TSGENCO & APGENCO on their respective shares

of Power projects: Sri M. Venugopal Rao and others stated that projection on

availability of power and their shares therein as incorporated in their ARR

submissions to TSERC by TS DISCOMs and to APERC by AP DISCOMs for the

year 2015-16 contain mutually conflicting claims. Telangana State DISCOMs

TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL have projected their share in NCE units as per

geographical location and as per the PPAs entered with erstwhile APCPDCL. In

the ARR for 2015-16 submitted to TSERC, they have considered a share of 52.12%

in CGS as per recommendations of a committee headed by the chairperson of the

CEA appointed by the GoI. Telangana,

AP DISCOMs have considered PLF of 75% for thermal stations of AP Genco, TS

Genco and CGS, TS DISCOMs have considered average PLF of 80% for thermal

stations of TS Genco and AP Genco. Similarly, while AP DISCOMs have

considered availability of natural gas for four old IPPs at 41% PLF, TS DISCOMs

have considered it as 30% PLF.

AP DISCOMs projected a requirement of 58,191 MU for 2015-16; Telangana

DISCOMs have projected a requirement of 52,100 MU. Even after considering

the element of inflated demand, there is no basis to justify the above ratio of

44.11:53.89 between the two States. Average consumption of power in

respective areas also does not provide any rational basis for distribution of

power between the two States.

(B)Licensee’s Response: In accordance with the Clause C (2) of schedule XII of

the AP Reorganization Act and as per G.O.Ms.No.20, dt: 08.05.2014, the

allocation of power generated from the existing and the ongoing power plants

located in both the states should be in the ratio of 53.89% & 46.11% respectively

for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Government of Telangana on behalf of

TSDISCOMs have already submitted its views on the sharing of the power from

the Central Generating Stations, interstate hydel generating stations, IPPs, NCEs

and the State owned Power Generating stations located in AP & Telangana

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states, before the Committee constituted by MoP, Govt of India, under the

chairmanship of Chairperson/CEA, to resolve the issues cropped up post state

bifurcation between the TSDISCOMs and APDISCOMs. Decision of the

Committee is awaited.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the DISCOM is acceptable since

it is in line with filings of the DISCOM. Regarding consideration of Plant Load

Factor (PLF) of stations, the Commission considered the energy

availability/PLF as discussed in detail in Chapter 5 of the Order. This

Commission is not concerned with the computation of quantum of power

required by the AP state.

4.3.11. (A)Power Availability: Sri K. Raghu & others stated that, there is substantial

difference between DISCOMs of AP &Telangana on the total quantum of power

available from each plant. The Objector has further stated certain points:

TS DISCOMs have estimated that power available from Dr NTTPS unit I, II,

III during FY 2015-16 will be 8057MU, and according to APDISCOMS, it will

be 7554MU.

There is no clarity as to how the tariff for GENCO plants shall be determined.

TS DISCOMs filings show that there is almost 11,000MU power surplus,

whereas Chief Minister of Telangana, is saying there will be power shortages.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TSDISCOMS have projected the energy availability

from various energy sources as per the AP Reorganization Act and as per best

estimates of parameters like coal availability, maintenance schedules, PLF etc.

from existing stations as well as upcoming stations of Andhra Pradesh like

Krishnapatam, Hinduja etc. If these stations achieve CoD as per the projection of

ARR and share power with Telangana as per AP Re organization Act, this

would result in the Energy surplus scenario as projected in the ARR.

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(C)Commission’s View: The Commission analyzed the source wise availability

of power and projected the energy availability from various sources as

discussed in detail in Chapter 5 of this Order.

4.3.12. (A)Power Purchase Cost: Sri M. Thimma Reddy and others made the following

submissions regarding Power Purchase Cost

Draft PPAs of KTPS VI, KTPP I, KTPPII units of TSGENCO are pending

before the Commission since 2009. According to CAG report, excess fixed

cost incurred in KTPP I was Rs 555.48 cr.

Variable cost escalation of 2%, proposed by the DISCOMs, is not

required. If there is any change in fuel prices, then, it should be

addressed through existing FSA (Fuel Surcharge Adjustment).

The fuel cost from KTPS VI is Rs 2.73 per unit, which is higher than other

units located at Kothagudem.

Certain changes are also made in PPA of Hinduja Plant, which should be

examined through public hearings. HNPCL was provided with sovereign

guarantee earlier. It was said that its cost shall be equal to NTPC‟s

Simhadri unit II. As there was inordinate delay in setting up the project

even after fuel linkage, liquidated damages shall be collected from it as

provided under the PPA.

(B)Licensee’s Response:

The Licensees in response to above issues replied as under:

The issue related to approval of PPA is not in purview of DISCOMs.

It is to be noted that all thermal stations run predominantly on coal

supplied from domestic sources like MCL, SCCL etc. while imported coal

is being used only in case of domestic coal shortfall. With the recent

increase in rail freight rates for coal by6.3% and increase in green cess to

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Rs. 200 per metric tonne, the cost of coal is expected to increase

significantly which would increase the variable cost of production. Still,

TSDISCOMS have taken a conservative estimate and projected the

increase in variable cost only by 2%.

Originally KTPS-VI stage was totally linked to M/s Mahanadi coal fields

Ltd. to an extent of 2.31 million tonnes per annum. Ministry of Coal, GoI

has swapped the coal linkage from MCL to SCCL. Fuel supply agreement

will be entered with the SCCL for supply of Coal to this unit.

Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), was entered on 17-05-2013 by the

erstwhile APDISCOMs with M/s HNPCL for entering amendments to

the existing PPA in line with the Regulations & EA2003. As per the MoA,

the Draft amendments are prepared by the both parties and discussed

during the meetings with M/s HNPCL. The proposed amendments are

sent to M/s HNPDCL for their comments. After finalization of the draft

amendments, same will be submitted to the Commission for approval.


Regarding approval of Draft PPAs of KTPS VI, KTPP I, KTPPII, the

Commission shall examine the merits of each case in due course.

Regarding the excess fixed cost incurred in KTPP I as per the report of

CAG, this issue was considered by the erstwhile APERC in its order

dated 31-05-2014, on determination of tariff for APGENCO stations for

second control period.

The Commission did not consider any escalation on fuel prices while

estimating the source wise power purchase cost for FY 2015-16.

Regarding the issue raised on fuel cost of KTPS VI, the reply of the

Licensees is in order.

The reply furnished by the Discoms on the issues of PPA of M/s HNPCL

is satisfactory and the process of determination of tariff for M/s HNPCL

is not yet completed.

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4.3.13. (A)Usage of imported coal by TSDISCOMS: Sri M. Thimma Reddy and others

stated that, TSDISCOMs have claimed they would not be using imported coal.

But, TSDISCOMs are accessing power from CGS & APGENCO thermal units, so

they need to pay attention to the directives issued by Commission related to

utilization of imported coal.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TSDISCOMS will adhere to the directives issued by the

Hon‟ble Commission.


The directives issued by the erstwhile APERC on usage of imported coal in

Thermal stations has been adopted by this Commission vide its Regulation 1 of

2014. In view of the above, the Commission directed the DISCOMs to adhere to

these Directives which are reproduced here under:

DISCOMs are directed to ensure that APGENCO shall follow the

recommendations of the CEA, contained in clause 7.1 of the CEA document

“Report of the Group for Studying Range of Blending Of Imported Coal With

Domestic Coal” released in the month of April’12, which reads as follows:

About 10-15% blending of imported coal by weight (15-25% on heat value basis)

can generally be carried out in typical existing Indian power boilers designed for

low quality Indian coals.

Similarly, for new stations designed higher GCV coal, the CEA in its letter

No.CEA/TE&TD-TT/2011/F-901-111 dated:19-04-2011 addressed to all State

Power Secretaries, Thermal Power generating companies/project developers etc,

mentioned as follows:

Accordingly, all power generating companies, power project developers and

power equipment manufacturers are hereby advised that for the purpose of

design of boilers for all future indigenous coal based thermal power plants, a

stipulation shall be made that the boilers (including auxiliaries) shall be designed

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for blend ratio by weight of 30:70 % (or higher) imported/high GCV indigenous

coal.........”

In view of above, the DISCOMs shall ensure the limit of usage of imported coal

as above.

Regarding usage of imported coal in CG Stations, the DISCOMs may insist the

CG Stations to follow the orders issued by CERC, if any, or may advise the CG

Stations to follow the CEA guidelines in this regard.

4.3.14. (A)Generation tariff for FY14-15 & FY15-16: Sri M. Thimma Reddy & others

stated that, Order on Generation Tariffs for FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19, is yet to be

passed. Till the time the generation tariffs are not finalized for TSGENCO &

APGENCO stations, following may be considered:

No escalation in Variable charges

20% fixed costs should be disallowed, as in cost plus model, fixed costs

generally fall, year on year, because ROCE decreases as loan gets repaid.

Subsequently, tariff remains flat, as there is slight increase only on

account of O&M expenses.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Keeping in view of the increase in cost of coal, increase

in rail freight and diesel charges, TSNPDCL considered a conservative estimate

of 2% escalation in the variable cost. Issuing of Generation Tariff Order is not in

the Purview of the Licensee. Telangana DISCOMs will take appropriate steps as

per the AP Re Organization act.


The filing for determination of Generation tariffs for the Control period from

FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19 yet to be made by TSGENCO. Pending determination

of tariff, the Commission accepted the provisional fixed cost filed by TS

DISCOMs for the existing stations and new stations. There is a possibility of

reduction in fixed cost on account of ROCE, depreciation, loan repayment, but

year on year O&M cost increases and hence without determination of Tariff, it is

not appropriate to reduce the fixed cost as suggested. The variation in the

provisional fixed cost is allowed at present and actual fixed cost is to be

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determined for FY 2015- 16 of the control period, which will be allowed as a

pass through.

Regarding variable cost, the Commission did not consider any escalation in fuel

prices for projecting the power purchase costs for FY 2015-16.

4.3.15. (A)Avoidance of short term purchase - M/s Salguti Industries stated that

resorting to short term power purchase will burden the consumers, especially

short term purchases. The Honb‟le Commission may kindly take a note of this

concern and give appropriate directions to the Discoms for long term purchase

of power at reasonable rates.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Based on the projected demand for the coming years,

Discoms are taking all measures for procurement of power under long term

basis. Procuring 2000 MW of power on long term basis under competitive

bidding is currently under progress. An MOU for procuring 1000 MW of power

from Chattisgarh has already been signed.

(C)Commission’s View: There are standard directives from the Commission

that the licensee has to resort to long term purchases. In the event of non-

availability of long term purchases, the Discoms have to procure power on short

term basis with the prior approval of the Commission. After examining the

availability of long term and medium term sources, the Commission is

approving the short-term purchases in the Tariff Order in order to meet the

approved power purchase quantum requirement.

4.3.16. (A)Power purchase costs of DISCOMs for FY 2014-15: Smt P. Vydehi, Secretary

(I/C), FAPCII and others stated that, power purchase cost per unit computed by

TSNPDCL in the current petition has increased by 9.8% in FY 2014-15 and

tapered by around 3.6% in the ensuing year FY 2015-16 & 15.5%, in FY 2014-15

and then has tapered by around 2.8% IN FY 2015-16, for TSSPDCL. The Objector

submits that the power purchase cost for FY 2014-15 seems to be an aberration in

view of the power purchase prices incurred in FY 2013-14 and the estimates for

FY 2015-16.

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The proposed price for bilateral and market purchases seems to be

unreasonably high considering the recent trends in the price of power traded in

open market and exchanges. So, it is humbly prayed to the Hon‟ble Commission

to fix maximum ceiling price at Rs 5.06 per unit as against Rs 6 per unit

projected by DISCOMs.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Source wise power purchase cost information has been

provided in the filings. TSDISCOMS have considered Bilateral purchases at

average Rate of Rs 6.00/Unit. It is expected to get power from generators

located within Telangana, within SR and outside SR. Price variation on IEX is

very dynamic and it cannot be taken as an indicator for fixing the ceiling price

of short term purchases. TSDISCOMS request the Hon‟ble Commission to fix

the bilateral power purchase cost considering the power contracted with

generators.


The Commission examined and prudently checked the cost of source wise

power purchase incurred during FY 2013-14 and trued up as per Regulation 1 of

2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC. Similarly for FY 2014-15,the Power purchase

cost incurred up to December‟ 2014 and provisional cost for the balance three

months is taken and provisionally trued up under the same Regulation. The net

impact of truing up of power purchase cost of these two years has been

considered in the ARR of Retail Supply Business of FY 2015-16.

As regards to computing the source wise PP cost for FY 2015-16 in the ARR, the

Commission took the last nine months (April-December, 2014) actual weighted

average cost after prudent check.

After considering the prevailing average inflation rate of 7% approximately and

Price indexes (CPI & WPI), the Commission determined the maximum ceiling

price at Rs.6.00 per unit which is reasonable when compared to the maximum

ceiling price Rs.6.11 per unit approved in the Tariff Order for FY 2013-14.

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4.3.17. (A)Power purchase costs for FY 15-16: Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary (I/C), FAPCII

and others stated that,

Share of Energy from RTPP Stage III & Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPP I

and II: The Objectors submit that the allocation of share of energy from

RTPP Stage III and Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPP I and II between

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is not clear as there are conflicting

figures stated by the different distribution licensees of the two states.

Power Purchase Quantum from APGENCO and TSGENCO stations – It

is observed that the power procurement from certain APGENCO and

TSGENCO stations has been considered on a conservative basis without

any sound reasoning. The PLF from thermal power stations namely Dr.

NTTPS II, Dr. NTTPS III, Dr. NTTPS IV, RTPP I, RTPP Stage II, RTPP

State III and Kakatiya TPP Stage I totaling around 2890 MW have been

projected to decline by around 2.79% to 15.40% as compared to the

actually achieved PLF in FY 2014-15 (up to Jan 2015). This should thus

reduce the ARR.

The variable costs in FY2015-16 for APGENCO, TSGENCO, NTPC &

NLC stations are projected by the Licensee at an escalation of 2%. The

Power procurement based on escalation is not in line with Tariff

Regulations.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TSDISCOMS projected the energy availability from

various energy sources as per the AP Reorganization Act and G. O Ms No 20

and as per best estimates of parameters like coal availability, maintenance

schedules, PLF etc. TSDISCOMS have projected. Fixed cost and variable cost

escalation are based on information available and also increase in coal cost.

TSDISCOMS have projected energy availability and power purchase cost totally

independent of the method followed by APDISCOMS. Keeping in view of the

increase in cost of coal, increase in rail freight and diesel charges, TSNPDCL

considered a conservative estimate of 2% escalation in the variable cost.

TSDISCOMS request the Hon‟ble Commission to accept this escalation in

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variable cost. Any deviations against the approved values would be adjusted in

true up activity.


The reply given by DISCOM stating that the sharing of energy from RTPP

stage-III and Krishnapatnam Plant I & II (Damaodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal

Power plant) is projected as per the AP Reorganization Act, and G.O. Ms. No. 20

of the erstwhile AP Government is found to be in order.

The Commission estimated the availability of energy/PLF from APGENCO and

TSGENCO thermal stations for FY 2015-16 based on the projections of

generation as detailed in Chapter 5.

Regarding variable cost, the Commission has not considered any escalation in

fuel prices for projecting the power purchase costs for FY 2015-16.

4.3.18. (A)Inflated power purchase cost& short term power purchases: Sri M.

Venugopal Rao and others stated that, the Commission should ensure that

competitive bidding followed for importing coal and which is the best method.

The Directive on monitoring of cost of imported coal procured by APGENCO &

NTPC is not complied with. Further, Costs of Short term contracts entered into

should be examined.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Procuring coal through competitive bidding is not

under the purview of TSDISCOMS. The Coal linkages for the Power stations

generally are provided by standing linkage committee- long term (SLCLT),

Ministry of Coal, GoI. The existing power stations (KTPS, KTPP and RTS-B) of

TSGENCO are linked to SCCL as per the linkage approved by GoI. The new

project proposed by TS Genco is designed to utilize both indigenous coal and

imported coal. TSGENCO power stations are having coal linkage of 10.67

MT/Annum (SCCL-8.36MTPA & MCL- 2.31MTPA) against the requirement of

13.16MT for the TS Genco is designed to utilize both indigenous coal and

imported coal. TSGENCO power stations are having coal linkage of 10.67

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MT/Annum (SCCL-8.36MTPA & MCL- 2.31MTPA) against the requirement of

13.16MT for FY 2014-15. The linkage materialization from MCL is in order of

40%. To meet the requirement SCCL is supplying additional quantity over and

above the linkage quantity. M/s. SCCL is claiming additional price for supply

of additional quantity. However, the issue of payment of additional price to

SCCL is under correspondence.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by DISCOMs not directly relevant

to the objection raised. However, the directive of erstwhile APERC in tariff order

of FY 2013-14 in this regard is considered to be still valid now and accordingly it

is reproduced below. The DISCOMs are directed to comply with the same.

“Monitoring the Cost of imported Coal procured by APGENCO and NTPC:

The Commission directs the DISCOMs to verify whether APGENCO is procuring

imported coal through competitive bidding process, or under any guidelines issued in

this regard by GoI, before admitting the Station wise power purchase bills claimed by

APGENCO. Regarding NTPC Stations, DISCOMs have to take-up the pricing issue of

imported coal, if any, with CERC.”

Regarding procurement of short term power and its process, the erstwhile

APERC has issued directives in the Tariff Order which is reproduced below and

it is valid still now.

“Maximum Ceiling on Purchase Price through Short Term Sources

The Distribution licensees are directed to follow the guidelines issued by the

Government of India u/s 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 or the guidelines of Commission

i.e., web based competitive procurement, for all purchases from Short Term Sources.”

Further, in case of procurement on emergency basis, the DISCOMs are directed to

submit the details of methodology followed, along with source-wise price of

procurement.”

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4.3.19. (A)Objections regarding fixed cost & PPA of HNPCL: Sri M. Venugopal Rao

and others have questioned that, whether the DISCOMs signed the final PPA

with HNPCL and submitted the same to the appropriate ERC. The Objector

further states that, he had submitted queries on ARR and tariff proposals for

2014-15, the DISCOMs had replied that they and HNPCL were likely to sign the

PPA on 31.3.2014. In their ARR proposals for 2014-15, the DISCOMs informed

that “the licensees have considered the fixed and variable costs for upcoming

HNPCL power plant to be same as the costs for NPTC Simhadri Stage II.

However, actual tariff would be subject to approval of Hon‟ble Commission.”

“The DISCOMs have shown the Objector, cost of power from NTPC Simhadri

stage II as Rs.3.74 per unit. The State Government has directed the DISCOMs to

enter into a „continuation agreement to the PPA of 1998 with M/s HNPCL‟, they

had explained earlier. Since the agreement is still pending for the Commission‟s

consent, and the DISCOMs have not explained whether HNPCL has agreed to

the tariff on par with that of NTPC‟s Simhadri stage II, there seems less sanctity

or legality in the DISCOMs proposing to purchase power from HNPCL at the

presumed or speculative rate.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The Variable Cost of Simhadri STPS is considerably

high when compared to the Variable Cost of HNPCL as 40 % of required Coal is

being imported in view of the shortage of indigenous Coal. The HNPCL has yet

to start generation and Variable Cost arrived by HNPCL is based on 100 % of

indigenous Coal.

(C)Commission’s View: The DISCOMs projected the share of power from

HNPCL as per AP Reorganisation act, 2014. Regarding price, the reply furnished by

DISCOMs holds good.

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4.3.20. (A)Objections regarding FRP: Sri M. Thimma Reddy and others stated that,

according to the financial restructuring plan, the State Govt will stand guarantee

to the bonds issued to cover 50% of the accumulated losses. According to the

TSDISCOMs filings, it is not clear whether, State Govt, will repay the bonds, or

will come to picture in case of a default by the DISCOMs. Further, the bonds

issued by Govt, covers only 40% instead of 50%.

Further, the Objector has stated that, filings of TS DISCOMs show that, 60%

losses need to be structured as loans. But, the amount of Rs 2450 Crore

proposed to cover the losses constitutes only 40% of their burden. Hence, it is

unclear, about how the remaining 60% is to be covered.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The State Govt. is required to take over 50 % of the

outstanding short term liabilities (STL) corresponding to the accumulated loss

as per audited accounts of the DISCOMs as of March 2013 , the cutoff date for

implementation of FRP in combined State. Initially Bonds are issued by the

DISCOMs and GoTS will take over the bonds in two to five years depending

upon its fiscal space. DISCOMs are taking up the issue to take over the bonds in

FY 2014-15 itself by GoTS. Interest and repayments of bonds is the liability of

GoTS. Further, GoTS has already paid Rs227 Crore interest on bonds relating to

first half of FY 2014-15.

The details of losses and contribution of each component is already enclosed in

the Director‟s Report of the company Annual accounts 2012-13.

The scheme basically meant to make DISCOMs financially viable and to

restructured the short term loans and Govt. proposed that, the 50% of STL shall

be issued in the form of bonds to Banks. The bonds will be repaid by the GoTS

along with interest. The scheme proposes to restructure the balance of Short

terms Loans to the extent of 50% of Short term loans outstanding as on 31-03-

2013. The interest and repayment of restructured loans will be the commitments

of DISCOMs.

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TSSPDCL in its reply submitted that “During the Financial Year 2012-13,

Company has incurred a Business Loss of Rs. 7718.29 Crore which includes

operational loss of Rs.2078.04 Crore. The operational loss is due to increased

power purchase costs and the GoAP has not subsidized in total the power

purchases and the interest paid for Rs. 790.13 Crore on Short Term Loan drawn

for purchase of Expensive Power during the Financial Year 2012-13 which also

resulted in loss for the current financial year 2012-13. Apart from the above the

Company had written off unapproved Fuel Surcharge Adjustment [FSA] by

Honorable APERC for FY 2009-10 to 2011-12 amounting to Rs. 948.17 Crore.

During the year the Company had also made provisions towards unbilled and

uncollected FSA of Rs. 637.81 Crore for the period 2009-10 to 2010-11 (Ist

Quarter) due to stay on FSA billing and collections as per the Orders of Hon‟ble

High Court, and Government receivables to the extent of Rs. 181.23 Crore which

are due towards Single Bulb subsidy, Tatkal Subsidy and Subsidy receivable

from Government in support of Third Transfer Scheme in respect of taking over

of REC Loan and Vidyut bonds. The Government receivables towards addition

power subsidy of Rs.3877.87 Crore have been provided as doubtful. The above

provisions have been made due to non- commitment by GoAP, non-receipt of

subsidy from GOAP and there being no provision in budgetary support for

Government subsidy towards additional power during FY2013-14. The

Company had also made provision for Rs. 82.13 Crore towards the RESCOs

absorption of Assets and Liabilities and Certain Fixed Assets of RESCOs have

been written as their net book value is unrecognized. The above provisions were

made as there was no commitment received from the Government, regarding

these receivables. All the above factors have resulted in the net accumulated

losses of Rs. 7829.81 Crore. Because of the increased accumulated losses the net

worth of Company as on 31.03.2013 is showing a negative balance of Rs. 5315.83

Crore. The losses are recoverable through true-up mechanism in Tariffs of

ensuing years, and the Financial Restructuring package is to be implemented by

Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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DISCOMs have raised STL to meet expensive power purchase cost, increase in

power purchase cost due to inflation and cost associated delayed collection of

FSA etc. The GoAP/GoTS had agreed to take over their commitment towards

expensive power purchase.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission is of the view not to consider the

interest claimed pertaining to Financial Restructure Plan (FRP) in this Tariff

Order as it does not relate to this year and the Commission did not approve the

FRP Scheme.

4.3.21. (A)True up for FY13-14 & 14-15: Sri Thimma Reddy and others stated that,

TSDISCOMs claim Rs. 1,463.30 core under true up for the FY2013-14 and 2014-15.

But they do not provide any justification for the same. Even whatever

information provided by them is confusing. TSSPDCL in its filing (pp.50-51)

mentioned revenue of Rs. 13,295 Crore for the year 2013-14 and supply cost of

Rs. 11,865 core, but mentioned the difference between the two (true down) as Rs.

161.74 Crore.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The TSNPDCL claimed for an amount of Rs. 49 Crore

and Rs. 293 Crore for FY 2013-14 and FY2014-15 respectively under true up

along with carrying cost. In absence of the Tariff Order for the FY 2014-15,

TSNPDCL claimed provisional revenue gap for the FY 2014-15 as a true up. For

TSSPDCL, in the filings the supply cost of Rs. 11865 cores is the retail supply

cost. But to arrive at the retail supply gap alone, the revenue from the

distribution business consumers has to be considered as the same as the Tariff

order value. Hence the Gap of Rs. 161.74 cores arrived for TSSPDCL after

netting of the approved distribution cost.

Particulars Rs in Crore

Supply Cost 11865

Revenue 13295

Gap -1430

Distribution Cost 1269

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Net Gap -161

(C)Commission’s View: The DISCOMs have to submit the true-up filings on

variation of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 as per

Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC. The Licensees

submitted the estimated sales for FY 2014-15 based on the actual sales upto

September, 2014 and projected sales for remaining 6 months. The Commission

computed the True-up after prudence check on actual power purchase cost

incurred during FY 2013-14 and projected power purchase cost during FY 2014-

15 as discussed in Chapter 3 and in line with the Regulation 1 of 2014 of APERC

adopted by TSERC.

Regarding discrepancy in the filings of TSSPDCL, the clarification offered by it

was found to be in order.

4.3.22. (A)Non-tariff incomes, FRP interests: Smt P. Vydehi, Secretary(I/c), FAPCII and

others stated that, TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL have given their Non-Tariff

Income(NTI) to be Rs 15.66 Crore & Rs 69 Crore respectively, but imminent

deviations have been observed in the said figures, from the figures in the audited

accounts. The Hon‟ble Commission is requested to conduct a strict prudent

check and approve the NTI strictly in line with the audited accounts. The

Objector regarding FRP loans, stated that FRP loans pertain to loans which have

been raised to liquidate the outstanding working capital loans and outstanding

power purchase liabilities. These are already allowed in ARR orders of past

years. Further claims of DISCOMs towards FRP loans would hence result in

double allowance.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Non-tariff Income (NTI) has been estimated based on

the annual accounts of the licensee which includes the non-operating incomes.

As the incomes such as viz. Delayed Payment Surcharge, Rebate on power

purchase, theft is non-operating incomes and some are non-realizable and a few

are generated by internal efficiencies, these are excluded from the Non-tariff

income for the purpose of Regulatory Accounting. The accumulated losses as on

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31st March 2013 are mainly due to purchase of costly power and unrecovered

portion of FSA till FY 2013-14. The entire scheme of FRP was designed for the

financial turnaround of the sector with measures to be committed by DISCOMs,

state government and GOI. The accumulated losses of the DISCOMs as per

audited financial accounts have been considered while devising this scheme and

the success of this scheme hinges on the DISCOMs attaining commercial

viability through this scheme and implementation of measures as outlined in

the scheme.

Hence, the DISCOM prays that the Hon‟ble Commission allows the recovery of

interest and principal cost as filed by the licensee.

(C)Commission’s View: The Non-tariff income claimed was not considered by

the Commission since the same is not covered under Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of

APERC adopted by TSERC which deals with only power purchase cost variation.

The Commission after prudent check conducted the True-up as per Regulation

No. 1 of 2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC. The Commission is of the view not

to consider the interest claimed pertaining to Financial Restructure Plan (FRP) in

this Tariff Order.

4.3.23. (A)True up of Tariffs: Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary(I/c), FAPCII & others stated

that Hon‟ble Commission should conduct a truing up exercise at the licensee

level, by including expenses pertaining to Anantapur & Kurnool which were a

part of TSSPDCL (erstwhile APCPDCL) up to the date of state bifurcation i.e. for

FY13-14 & FY14-15 (April- May 2014). TSNPDCL distribution losses in FY 2013-

14 are 14.89% as against the target of 13.45% approved in the FY 2013-14 Tariff

Order. It is pertinent to mention that distribution loss is a controllable factor

under the MYT framework. In view of the same, the consumers cannot be

burdened with the inefficiency which is attributable to the Licensee. Supply

Margin should be disallowed as it is extraneous to tariff regulations. In truing up

of revenue, delayed payment surcharge should be trued up & deducted from

ARR.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: The TSSPDCL has segregated the true up claims

between the Anantapur, Kurnool districts and TSSPDCL with the intention not

to burden the consumers of the TSSPDCL with the Anantapur and Kurnool

costs. Regarding, distribution loss, the Licensee is putting the highest efforts in

reducing losses. Regular network strengthening works for reduction of technical

losses with various schemes are being taken up and necessary steps are being

taken up for reducing commercial losses by conducting regular DPE

inspections. TSNPDCL has under taken various loss reduction measures & have

brought down losses from 30.52% in 2000-01 to 14.89% in 2013-14. In the filing

of ARR for the years, no bad & doubtful debts are claimed by the licensee and

the Hon‟ble Commission has also not provided for bad & doubtful debts from

the revenue from sale of power debtors. The licensee is utilizing the Delayed

Payment Charges to meet the bad & doubtful debts and working capital

requirement. In view of the Regulatory accounts, the licensee has excluded the

DPS from the Non-Tariff income in true up. Regarding Supply Margin, As per

the Regulatory practice approved by the Hon‟ble Commission, licensee is

eligible for 16% return out of which 14% from distribution Business as RoE and

remaining 2% as supply margin.


The reply of DISCOMs, duly explaining the necessity of segregating the

expenses of Anantapur & Kurnool circles, is satisfactory. While conducting

True-up of Power purchase cost, the Commission is restricting the losses as

approved in the MYT Tariff order to arrive at Power purchase quantum. Thus,

the consumers are not burdened on account of excess losses claimed. As per

Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC power purchase cost

true-up alone is considered in the ARR of FY 2015-16.

4.3.24. (A)Objections regarding the Carrying Cost: Smt. P.Vydehi, Secretary(I/C),

FAPCII, and others s stated that the Licensee should refund to the consumers the

excess tariff recovered corresponding to the trued-down revenue gap for FY

2013-14 along with interest at 1.20 times of the Base rate + 350 basis points.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: In the current scenario where the licensee is saddled

with losses of previous years, the question of licensee gaining on revenue

recovered as true-down in 2013-14 doesn‟t arise. Further the licensee has filed

for the revenue gap in FY 2013-14 for true-up, and the licensee prays that the

Hon‟ble Commission accepts the filing of licensee which has loss of revenue due

to adverse sales mix.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission conducted the True-down/True-up

for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 respectively as per Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of

APERC adopted by TSERC.

4.3.25. (A)Objections regarding financial restructuring plan: Sri M. Venugopal Rao

and others stated that,

The DISCOMs have shown accumulated losses as on 31st March, 2013 of

Rs.6455.68 Crore for TSSPDCL and Rs.3512 Crore for TSNPDCL. Against these

losses, under FRP scheme, state Govt has issued bonds to the extent of

Rs.4060.73 Crore and structured short term loans to the extent of Rs.1225 Crore

each for both DISCOMs. The DISCOMs have maintained that they need to

recover the interest cost through tariffs and requested the Commission to allow

them to recover the same. The Objector further stated that no approval of

APERC was sought or obtained for the quantum, period and ceiling price for

purchasing that short-term power by the DISCOMs. If such expenditure was

permissible under FSA, the DISCOMs should have claimed the same

accordingly. Since they did not do so confirms that they are not entitled to

recover that amount and interest thereon from consumers. DISCOMs should not

be permitted to recover carrying cost of Rs.132 Crore for the year 2014-15 from

the consumers. The Hon‟ble Commission to examine whether costs of

additional power purchases made by the DISCOMs during 2014-15 are

permissible to be recovered from consumers fully or partly or not.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: The Central Government would provide support to

FRP through a Transitional Finance Mechanism (TFM) subject to the fulfillment

of measures outlined in the programme. The TFM has the following features:

Providing liquidity support by way of a grant equal to the value of the

additional energy saved by way of accelerated AT & C loss reduction

beyond the loss trajectory specified under RAPDRP.

Incentive by way of capital reimbursement support of 25% of the

principal repayment by the state government on the liability taken over

by the state government.

The measures outlined as part of FRP schemes are in the areas of Tariff setting

and revenue realization, Release of subsidy, Metering measures, Audit of

accounts, Financial performance improvement, The commitments of GoAP

towards its dues is finally settled at Rs 8600 Crore up to FY 2012-13 the cutoff

date for the implementation FRP scheme. GoAP had made a final settlement of

its commitments to DISCOMS and agreed to take over the liabilities to the

extent of Rs.8600 Crore and share of TS DISCOMs is Rs 4553.85 Crore.

Once again it is reiterated that, the commitment of Govt is taken care by

agreeing to take over bonds. The DISCOMs are only pleading before the

Hon‟ble Commission to cover the interest portion on the restructured loans

which are due to inability to collect FSA. Further, if DISCOMs were in position

to collect FSA, there would not have been any commitment to consumers. In

view of the foregoing facts DISCOMs can only have option to cover the interest

under the ARR. It is presumed that, the Tariff Order of FY 13-14 is also

applicable to

FY 2014-15. The Hon‟ble ERC approved market purchases to the extent of 10094

MU at ceiling price of Rs 6 per KWh .The DISCOM can procure power from the

market or inter change the procurement in case of shortages. The Hon‟ble ERC

also allowed dispatches by use of RLNG to the extent of 2431 mu at Rs 8.97 per

unit. The Hon‟ble ERC has fixed the ceiling price in case of shortage of supply as

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per section 62 1(a) of Electricity Act 2003, the DISCOMs can procure power for a

period not exceeding one year to ensure reasonable prices of Electricity .

Considering the cash flow of DISCOMs it is inevitable for the DISCOMs to

recover the debt servicing cost from ARR in view of inability to collect the FSA.

The learned Objector is well aware of the fact that the revenues of DISCOMs are

limited and all the expenses are to be matched with suitable revenues in ARR.

The debt servicing cost, if not covered in the ARR, then the DISCOMs have to

defer the generator liability to serve the debt cost. The rebate benefit of 2% to

2.5% on each bill has to be forgone. Further loans have to be drawn to meet the

debt servicing cost.


The Commission is of the view to not consider the interest claim pertaining to

Financial Restructure Plan (FRP) in this Tariff Order as it does not relate to this

year and Commission did not approve the FRP Scheme.

As verified from the records of FSA claims of previous years, the erstwhile

APERC has allowed the short-term purchase quantum to the extent, in the merit

order, while limiting total quantum of power purchase to the quantity approved

in the Tariff Order, or actual, whichever is less.

The Licensees submitted the estimated sales for FY 2014-15 based on the actual

sales upto September, 2014 and projected sales for remaining 6 months. The

Commission computed the True-up after prudence check on actual power

purchase cost incurred during FY 2013-14 and projected power purchase cost

during FY 2014-15 as discussed in Chapter 3 and in line with the Regulation 1 of

2014 of APERC adopted by TSERC.

4.3.26. (A)Recovery of demand charges from APGPCL: Sri M. Venugopal Rao and

others stated that, as estimated by APPCC, DISCOMs are supposed to return

around Rs 5 Crore. The Objector enquires as to how much have the DISCOMs

returned.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Notices were issued to all the consumers for recovery

of demand charges in respect of APGPCL. M/s APGPCL has filed a writ

petition in the Hon‟ble High Court vide WPNO.24594 of 2011 on the notices

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issued by the DISCOM to their shareholders. The counters were filed in Sep-

2011 by the DISCOMs and the same were admitted by the Court. As the case

has been pending for a long time, once again a counter affidavit was filed on

16.02.2013 by DISCOMs for vacating the stay petition. The case is still pending

and the realization of amounts is sub-judice. The inflated demand charges (Rs

5,05,90,298 )in respect of APDISCOMS share in APGPCL stage-I were already

recovered from February and March CC bills of 2011. Further an amount of

Rs.4,45,94,346/- have been recovered towards inflated demand charges in

respect of participating industries. Further APGPCL had approached Hon High

Court and the same is sub-judice.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the DISCOM is satisfactory.

However the DISCOM is directed to pursue the matter in Hon‟ble High Court

of Judicature at Hyderabad for speedy disposal.

4.3.27. (A)True-up for excess Agricultural consumption: M/s Deccan Smiths & others

stated that, DISCOMs have shown agricultural consumption exceeding the levels

permitted by the Commission by 406 MU for TSNPDCL and an increase for

2014-15 to 37.28% from 32.87% in 2013-14; and by 1116.57 MU for TSSPDCL for

the year 2013-14 and an increase for 2014-15 to 22.98% from 20.95% in 2013-14.

Since the Government is giving subsidy in addition to cross subsidy, the

Commission should not permit true-up of expenditure for revised excess

consumption for agriculture and the same should be provided as additional

subsidy by the Government.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Estimation of agricultural sales is based on the ISI

methodology outlined by the Hon‟ble Commission. Licensees are obligated to

provide supply to all categories of consumers, including subsidized consumers.

As per the National Tariff Policy, the tariffs to the consumers are to be fixed at

+/- 20% of CoS. Hence it is deemed that the consumers whose tariffs are fixed

over and above CoS will cross subsidize the consumers whose tariffs are below

COS to ensure revenue neutrality. Any other revenue deficit after adjusting

cross subsidy will be met through Government Subsidy. The projected revenue

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gap of the DISCOM has to be met through revenue from tariffs and government

subsidy.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission while truing up the Power purchase

cost for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 as per the Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of

APERC adopted by TSERC, has limited the agriculture sales to the Tariff Order

quantity.

4.3.28. (A)Treatment of Revenue Gap for FY 2015-16: Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary (I/C),

FAPCII, Sri M. Venugopal Rao and others stated that, TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL

have proposed a revenue requirement of Rs.26, 474 Crore, with a projected

revenue from current tariffs of Rs.18, 909 Crore and a revenue deficit of Rs.7565

Crore, for the year 2015-16. DISCOMs have not made it clear how they propose

to bridge the projected revenue gap; it can be presumed that, the DISCOMs have

submitted their much delayed proposals with prior approval of the State

Government and as such with an implied commitment from the Government to

provide required subsidy to bridge the remaining revenue gap. A close perusal

of the proposals of the DISCOMs makes it abundantly clear that the proposed

tariff hike to different categories of consumers to the tune of Rs.1089 Crore

(5.76%) can be avoided by taking prudent decisions. It is humbly stated that the

tariffs be fixed for all consumer categories at cost of service levels or at ±20% of

CoS levels. There upon the subsidized tariffs should be worked upon after

considering the available subsidy levels from the State Government.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The revenue gap will be met through Govt. subsidy

and increase of Tariff.


The Commission wrote a letter to the Government (based on its Statement in the

Public Hearing), enclosing the Category wise Tariff determined, approved

Aggregate Revenue Requirement, revenue computed from the determined

Tariff, and revenue gap (after adjusting the cross subsidy from the subsidizing

categories to the domestic and agriculture categories), seeking Government

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consent to provide subsidy amount to the domestic and agriculture categories to

meet the revenue gap. In the same letter, the Commission has enclosed the full

cost recovery tariff schedule to recover the entire Aggregate Revenue

Requirement, if Government is not willing to provide subsidy as required. After

getting the commitment of Government in writing the Commission notified the

final category wise tariffs.

4.3.29. (A)Recovery of Rs 2081 Crore from APGENCO: Sri M. Venugopal Rao, Sri

Bhushan Rastogi (Telangana Spinning Mills) and others stated that, APERC

directed APGENCO to adjust a difference of Rs.2081.81 Crore between the tariff

already collected from Discoms and the tariff approved for specified years and

projects mentioned therein before 31.12.2014. The Objector questions whether the

amount was recovered or not and what steps are being taken by the Commission

to deduct that amount from TSGENCO.

(B)Licensee’s Response: AP Genco claimed fixed cost as per actual availability

for old stations and based on actual COD for new stations. The amounts were

adjusted on year to year basis and final adjustment was made during 2012-13 as

part of FRP scheme. Hence all the recoveries were made as per APERC Order

No. 15/2009.

(C)Commission’s View: The actual cost as per Commission order on

APGENCO‟s tariff filing in O.P. No. 15 of 2009, was passed on to the consumers

partly through the orders on Fuel Surcharge Adjustment(FSA) during FY 2009-

10 to 2012-13. The variation in PP cost for FY2013-14 & FY2014-15 under true up

is being passed on to consumers through the current order., The remaining

cost/benefit, if any (pertaining to the consumers of Telangana State), will be

passed on to the consumers in the next Tariff Order, since the assets and

liabilities of APGENCO and TSGENCO have not been segregated

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Similarly, the true-up of cost of APGENCO stations (pertaining to the

consumers of Telangana State) for the 1st control period will be passed on to

consumers in the next Tariff Order.

4.3.30. (A)Objections on Revenue loss figures: M/s Deccan Smiths Ltd. & others stated

that,

There are differences in the revenue loss shown to have occurred for 2013 – 2014

but the figures do not match as shown in the petition more particularly with

reference to Rs.2135 Crore in case of TSSPDCL and this needs to be explained by

the DISCOMs. The estimated gap in the prayer is Rs 1293.56 Crore for the year

under review and the same does not match with the figures provided in the

table in the petition. No rational was given for proposing a tariff to consumers

who consume less than 200 units and who consume more than 200 units


The revenue loss of Rs. 2135 Crore for FY 2013-14 is arrived in the following

manner

Tariff Order Actual Variance

Tariff Revenue NTI Tariff Revenue NTI Tariff Revenue NTI Total

16172.86 98 14120 15.66 2052.86 82.34 2135.2

The estimated gap in the Prayer of Rs.1283.56 Crore for the year FY2014-15

pertains to TSSPDCL excluding Anantapur & Kurnool gap which is shown in

the following table, as per filings:

Revenue Deficit/Surplus 2014-15

TSSPDCL ATP& KNL Total

Aggregate Revenue Requirement (Rs.

Crore)

16086 590 16676

Revenue from Current Tariffs (Rs Crore) 13339 429 13767

Non - Tariff Income (Rs Crore) 12 1 13

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Revenue from Wheeling ( Rs Crore) - - -

Revenue Deficit(-) / Surplus(+) at

Current Tariffs (Rs Crore)

-2735 -161 -2896

Subsidy 1585 62 1647

Net gap- Deficit(-) / Surplus -1151 -99 -1250

Carrying Cost @ 11.5% p.a. 132

Total Gap including Carrying Cost 1283

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the licensee is in order.

4.3.31. (A)Objections regarding decrease in metered sales and increase in unmetered

sales beyond tariff order quantities: Sri M.R Prasad, Telangana State Ferro

alloys Producers Association stated that, the Commission should direct the

Government to reimburse the cost of sales to agriculture in excess of tariff order

quantity and to ensure the subsidizing category of consumers are reimbursed to

maintain the current level of cross subsidy. Further, true up is done only for

FY13-14, instead of the entire control period.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The gains/losses of up to FY 2012-13 are claimed

under FRP (Financial Restructuring Plan) along with the true-up of Retail

supply Business for FY 2013-14. The licensee has been facing adverse sales mix

wherein sales from higher tariff categories have gone down compared to sales

in lower tariff categories. This has resulted in licensee realizing lower revenue

than which was approved in the tariff order. Accumulated losses incurred by

the Discoms as on 31st March 2013, has been considered under FRP scheme.

Hence, the Discoms have submitted the true-up petition for FY 2013-14 which

was not covered under the accumulated losses till 31st March 2013.FSA is a

mechanism which allowed the Discoms to recover the power purchase cost

which is in excess of the approved level due to variation in cost as well as

quantity purchased. Hence the Discoms do not accrue any gain through FSA

rather it is a cost recovery mechanism.

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(C)Commission’s View: In the first quarter of FY 2013-14 the R&C order was in

force due to which the metered sales came down. Regarding the supply to

agriculture category beyond approved quantum, the Commission while

carrying the true-up restricted the power purchase quantum by limiting the

agricultural sales to the approved quantum.

As per Regulation 4 of 2005, the true-up is done only for uncontrollable items

like power purchase cost and taxes on income. The true-up for power purchase

cost for FY 2009-10 to FY 2012-13 was done through FSA orders. Hence, the

true-up of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14 was considered during the

present ARR exercises.

4.3.32. (A)Revised estimates of agricultural sales: Sri M. Venugopal Rao and others

stated that, since the scheme of free supply of power to agriculture is being

implemented and Government is providing subsidy, in addition to cross

subsidy, the Commission should not permit true-up of expenditure for revised

excess consumption for agriculture and the same should be provided as

additional subsidy by the Government.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The licensee estimated Agriculture consumption based

on ISI methodology as approved by the Hon‟ble Commission from October 2013

onwards. Agricultural consumption estimation in TSNPDCL is being carried-

out on the basis of ISI Methodology wherein energy meters are provided to the

selected DTRs (Sampled DTRs) and the average consumption recorded in a

given capacity of the DTR is calculated. This average consumption multiplied

by the total number of the same capacity DTRs will be the total Agricultural

consumption on the capacity of DTRs.

Similarly, the total Agricultural consumption on the other capacities of DTRs is

arrived. The total Agricultural consumption on all the capacities of DTRs (16

KVA, 25 KVA, 63 KVA & 100 KVA) will be the total Agricultural consumption

estimation in TSNPDCL. In TSNPDCL, the total number of Agricultural DTRs

of the capacities said above, is 1, 28,011. The readings from these energy meters

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are taken every month and arriving monthly Agricultural consumption

estimation. Also, it is planned to provide energy meters to 10% of the total

existing Agricultural DTRs and hence the accuracy of Agricultural consumption

estimation will be improved further.

Based on the above actual estimated Agricultural consumption of H1 of 2014-15,

the licensee expects growth rate of 4.00% for the H2 of FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-

16 over the H2 of FY 2013-14 and revised estimates of FY 2014-15. The Hon‟ble

Commission has approved Agricultural sales same level of FY 2012-13 for the

FY 2013-14 and in the FY 2014-15 there was no tariff order and approved sales.

In this regard, the actual Agricultural sales of the Licensee have been exceeded

over the approved Agricultural consumption. However, as per the previous

FSA regulation and amended Regulation 4 of 2005, the Commission is allowing

Agricultural sales limited to Tariff Order quantities.

(C)Commission’s View: Regarding the supply to agriculture category beyond

approved quantum, the Commission while carrying out the true-up, restricted

the power purchase quantum by limiting the agricultural sales to the approved

quantum.

4.4. OBJECTIONS /SUGGESTIONS ON COST OF SERVICE AND TARIFF

4.4.1. (A)High CoS for EHT Industrial Category: Telangana State Ferro alloys

Producers Association & others stated that tariff difference between 132kV &

33kV Ferro alloy units should be Rs 0.15/kWh, and not Rs 0.43/kWh as filed by

the DISCOMs. For determining Retail Tariffs embedded CoS is the basis. Even if

we compare with the difference in embedded CoS as worked out by the

DISCOM, the tariff difference between 132 kV & 33 kV Ferro Alloy units should

be Rs 0.23/kWh and certainly not Rs.0.43/kWh as field by the DISCOM. Further,

DISCOMs should be directed not to invoke guaranteed power consumption

norm of 85% load factor, if full supply is not made round the clock.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: Tariffs of the Ferro Alloys Industry at different voltage

levels are within ± 20% of the average cost of supply as per the Tariff Policy. In

fact at all voltage levels, the proposed tariff is below 20%.Considering the high

load factor of Ferro Alloy industries, TSDISCOMS have not proposed any

demand charges for this consumer category and has only proposed a very

nominal increase in energy charges by 5.75% only. However, it is to inform that

the energy charges for Ferro Alloys Industries are also less as compared to other

normal HT-I (A) Industrial consumers.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission after examining the Tariff proposed

by DISCOMs and increase of average Cost of Service over the FY 2013-14, has

determined the tariff for this category at different voltages and rounded off the

tariff rates to the nearest 10 paise. The Tariff determined need not be mirror

image of the Cost of Service of that category. The fixing of lower Tariff at higher

voltage level is to incentivize the consumer to avail supply at higher voltage

which in turn reduces the burden on the network system. Further, the Tariff for

Ferro Alloys category at 33 kV and 132 kV is within the+/- 20% of average cost

of service.

The DISCOMs have indicated surplus power in their filings. The Commission

examined the availability of power and found that there is no shortage of

power. Hence, the objection cannot be considered at this juncture.

4.4.2. (A)Rejecting proposals for tariff hike: Sri M. Venugopal Rao & others stated

that, considering the availability of surplus power, besides the subsidy implied

to be provided by the Government, among others, it is requested to the Hon‟ble

Commission to reject the proposals of the DISCOMs for tariff hike for 2015-16.

(B)Licensee’s Response: In the Tariff Order for FY 2013-14, the average Cost to

Serve (CoS) as approved by the Hon‟ble Commission for the Telangana was Rs

5.46/Unit. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the average CoS

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during the year and the licensee expects the trend to continue for the ensuing

year. The Licensee estimated the state level CoS for the year FY 2015-16 to be at

Rs. 5.98/Unit. This implies that an increase of Rs.0.52/ Unit (10 % increase). The

increase in the CoS is due to the following reasons. The Network cost approved

in FY2013-14 was Rs. 0.83/Unit and this has increased to Re. 1.00/Unit

primarily due to increase in wages of employees, increased Capital Investment

of the licensee. The interest costs on the short term loans converted to Long term

loan under Financial Restructure plan amounts to Rs. 141 Crore has also

increased the ARR in FY 2015-16. The Licensees projected a consolidated

revenue deficit for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 to the tune of Rs 1463 Crore. The

high revenue deficit for the period is primarily due to increase in Power

Purchase cost, Network cost and other cost in FY2014-15 and no tariff revision

in FY2014-15. Hence, the Distribution licensee feels that the increased CoS

should reflect appropriately in the tariff structure.

(C)Commission’s View: After prudent check of filings of Discoms on ARR

items including availability of power and cost, the Commission determined

item wise cost of ARR (Power purchase cost including true up cost, Network

cost and Interest on consumer Security Deposit), computed the cost of service of

each category by embedded cost methodology and also computed the average

cost of service. In addition to the above, the Commission examined the tariff

proposals of the Discoms and determined the tariff for each category. The

Commission communicated the Revenue from the determined tariffs, Revenue

Gap in accordance with the statement given by the GoTS in the public hearing

regarding its commitment to provide subsidy to fulfill the revenue gap and also

communicated the full cost recovery tariff schedule (FCRTS) which will be

levied on the consumers in case there is no subsidy commitment from the

Government. The subsidy commitment required from GoTS is Rs 4227 Crore.

The GoTS granted further subsidy amount of Rs 30 Crore towards poultry farms

over and above the required subsidy amount of Rs 4227 Crore, amounting to a

total of Rs 4257 Crore.

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4.4.3. (A)Objections against providing power supply to RESCOs at less than CoS: Sri

M. Venugopal Rao & others stated that, DISCOMs and RESCOs are independent

entities. The DISCOMs should not be permitted by the Commission to supply

power to RESCOs at less than the cost of service and impose additional burden

on the consumers of DISCOMs.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The licensee has provided power supply to the RESCO

Sircilla at bulk supply tariff under HT Category approved by the Hon‟ble

Commission. In view of the above tariff mechanism followed for the RESCO,

the State Government subsidy has not been extended to RESCO and same is

being extended to distribution licensee only.

(C)Commission’s View: The GoTS has issued direction to the Commission u/s

108 of Electricity Act, 2003 to maintain the uniform tariffs across the state.

Considering the above, the Commission has computed the bulk supply tariff at

11 kV voltages under revenue minus approach. In other words if the cost of

service at 11 kV is charged to RESCO in order to maintain the approved tariff

for LT consumers of Discom, the subsidy would have to be provided to

RESCO. Now this subsidy is being provided to Discom in place of RESCO.

4.4.4. (A)Objections regarding CoS: Sri Bhushan Rastogi (Telangana Spinning Mills),

FAPCII & others requested the Commission to adopt average cost of supply as

per NTP while fixing of tariffs for each category which is a deviation from the

Embedded CoS followed by ERC because the Licensee observed that CoS of a

category under existing embedded CoS method and with +/- 20% is not

commensurate with the proposed tariffs of certain categories. Hence, the objector

requests the Commission to continue the traditional approach of calculating CoS

through Embedded cost methodology rather than permitting the Licensee of

introducing the new methodology.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Licensee has calculated CoS based on embedded CoS

method only. However, Hon‟ble Commission was requested to adopt average

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cost of supply as per the NTP while fixing of tariffs for each category. As Clause

8.3.2 of National Tariff Policy states that “For achieving the objective that the

tariff progressively reflects the cost of supply of electricity, the SERC would

notify roadmap within six months with a target that latest by the end of year

2010-2011 tariffs are within ± 20 % of the average cost of supply. The road map

would also have intermediate milestones, based on the approach of a gradual

reduction in cross subsidy”. Licensee has put all efforts while proposing tariffs

to be within ± 20 % of the average cost of supply wherever it is possible.

(C)Commission’s View: Commission‟s view is that the embedded cost

methodology is more logical for computing the cost of service of each category

because this methodology is based on factors responsible for cost causation,

such as Class load factor, Non-coincidental demand and maximum demand

coincident factor of each category apart from use of different voltage-wise

losses. Hence, the Commission adopted this methodology.

4.4.5. (A)Objections regarding open access charges: The India Cements Ltd& others

stated that,

It is not in a position to absorb hike of Demand & Energy Charges proposed

in the Tariff Schedule announced for 2015-16.

The Cross subsidy surcharges should not be imposed, as there have been

power cuts in industries till Nov 2014.

Further, the Objector stated that minimum units‟ consumption on billing

demand should be waived off, as DISCOMs are unable to supply continuous

power supply and because of this limitation, the objector is unable to source

power from its very own CPP.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Due to the increase in average cost of service from

Rs 5.25/Unit as approved in Tariff Order 2013-14 to Rs. 5.90/Unit as filed in

ARR for FY 2015-16 for TSPDCL, the Licensee is obligated to increase Tariff

nominally for FY 2015-16. The increase in CoS is mainly because of increase in

Power Purchase cost, increased Network Cost, considering of gains/losses upto

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FY 2013-14 and considering of Revenue deficit for the Retail Supply business for

FY 14-15. Increase in the power purchase cost and corresponding cost of service

lead to a revenue gap of Rs.3512 Cr for the FY 2015-16. To reduce this revenue

gap, the licensees are undertaking several energy conservation and loss

reduction activities. But, without realistic revision in tariffs, these steps would

fall short in bridging the revenue gap. Hence, the licensees propose the tariff

revisions. Cross Subsidy surcharge is provided to meet the levels of cross

subsidies determined in respective tariff order in the event that cross

subsidizing consumer opts for open access.

As per the HT Supply Specific conditions, 7 (1) i and ii, all the HT Cat I

consumers has to utilize their energy above the stipulated limit of minimum

charges i.e. 80% of CMD and energy on 50 units per KVA on 80% of CMD.

Further, as per your alternate request, there is no provision in the GTCS. Hence

your request cannot be considered.


The Commission after examining the ARR amount filed by Discoms and after

prudent check determined the ARR. The Commission also examined the Tariff

proposed by Discoms for each category of service, increase of average Cost of

Service over the FY 2013-14 and has determined the tariff for each category at

different voltages and rounded off the tariff rates to the nearest 10 paise. The

cross subsidy surcharge now determined by the Commission is for FY 2015-16.

The Commission did not determine the cross subsidy surcharge for FY 2014-15.

The Commission examined the source wise availability of power and

unrestricted sales proposed by Discoms. The Commission determined the sales

quantum, power purchase quantity and source wise availability of power after

prudent verification. The Commission is of the view that there will not be any

power restrictions except at the time of grid emergency which occurs rarely.

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4.4.6. (A)Suggestion for change in Tariff Category: M/s Vodafone South Limited

stated that Telecom Service Providers in Telangana, are charged for electricity

consumption at cell towers under LT-II (B) i.e. Non Domestic/Commercial

Category. The Objector submitted that telecom is an energy intensive business,

which cannot be equated to commercial services. Telecom Industry is facing

huge cost burden towards electricity cost consumption charges for its Mobile

towers/base stations, due to this categorization. Hence, the objector prays to the

Hon‟ble Commission to:

To order rationalization of tariffs for telecom towers in the state.

Order tariffs for consumers with flat load profile and higher power factor like

telecoms/CMTE are considered separately.

Order petitioners/ distribution companies to provide detailed responses to

objections.

To declare that the tariff for telecom towers/CMTE consumers be re-

determined as per relevant acts and treat them as infrastructure industry.

To declare cell towers/CMTE in rural areas may be provided with further

lower tariff rates.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per the definition stated in the Tariff Order 2013-14

for LT-Category III “Industrial purpose shall mean, supply for purpose of

manufacturing, processing and/or preserving goods for sale, but shall not

include shops, business houses, offices, public buildings, hospitals, hotels,

hostels, choultries, restaurants, clubs, theaters, cinemas, bus stations, railway

stations and other similar premises, notwithstanding any manufacturing,

processing or preserving goods for sale.” As there is no manufacturing,

processing and preserving goods activity, Telecom towers are being categorized

under LT-II-Non-Domestic/Commercial category.

Further to the above it is to inform that LT-II Non Domestic/Commercial

category is applicable for Consumers who undertake Non Domestic activity,

Consumers who undertake Commercial activity, Consumers who do not fall in

any other LT category i.e., LT – I, LT – III to LT –VIII categories, Consumers

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who avail supply of energy for lighting, fans, heating, air conditioning and

power appliances in Commercial or Non-Domestic premises such as shops,

business houses, offices, public buildings, hospitals, hostels, hotels, choultries,

restaurants, clubs, theatres, cinema halls, bus stations, railway stations, timber

depots, photo studios, printing presses etc. As Cell towers business does not

fall under any of LT –I, III, IV, V, VI, VII categories, it comes under LT-II

category.

(C)Commission’s View: The Discoms‟ reply is satisfactory.

4.4.7. (A)Suggestions regarding creation of sub-categories “Charities” under

category LT-II: Sri R V Rama Mohan stated that charitable organizations are

exempted from Income Tax. Water connections are also offered to these

organizations at subsidized tariffs rather than commercial rates. As DISCOM‟s

are treating them as commercial entities, GHMC has also started to treat the

same & imposed huge Property Taxes. Hence, the Objector suggested creation of

a separate sub-category “Charities” for the NGO‟s, under LT-II & charge them

under subsidized tariff as that of LT-I, for domestic purposes.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per the Tariff Order 2013-14, LT-II Non-

Domestic/Commercial category is applicable for supply of energy to: a)

Consumers who undertake Non Domestic activity. b) Consumers who

undertake Commercial activity. c) Consumers who do not fall in any other LT

category i.e., LT–I, LT–III to LT–VIII categories. d) Consumers who avail supply

of energy for lighting, fans, heating, air conditioning and power appliances in

Commercial or Non-Domestic premises such as shops, business houses, offices,

public buildings, hospitals, hostels, hotels, choultries, restaurants, clubs,

theatres, cinema halls, bus stations, railway stations, timber depots, photo

studios, printing presses etc. e) Educational Institutions run by individuals,

Non- Government Organizations or Private Trusts and their student hostels are

also classified under this category. Hence, the Category-II is applicable, if the

activity does not fall in any other categories.

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(C)Commission’s View: The Licensees‟ reply is satisfactory. It may be noted

that charitable institutions are already covered under LT-VII (A) General

Purpose.

4.4.8. (A)Levy of concessional power tariff to HMWSSB installations: Sri M.

Jagadeeshwar, MD, HMWSSB (Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply &

Sewerage Board) stated that the board at present has a running service debt and

is unable to meet the high operational cost. He further, stated that power

charges constitute the major part of the operational cost i.e. more than 73%.

Accordingly, power charges will be the single component which determines the

sustainability of the Board. Further, the Board is being charged an additional

charge of Rs.1/- per unit during peak hours leading to further increase in costs.

Hence, HMWSSB recommends consideration of concessional power tariff in

order to reduce operational costs and also submitted that the comparison of tariff

with Karnataka.

(B)Licensee’s Response: It is to inform that tariff design varies from state to

state depending on various factors like average cost of service, cross subsidy,

government policy, demand supply gap etc. Hence we cannot equate the tariff

with other states. Collection of time of day tariff is not meant for extra revenue

gain and it is only to meet the extra power purchase expenditure incurred by

the DISCOMs during peak hours. Further in Bengaluru, peak charges of

Rs.1.00/- also exist during 6 pm to 10 pm for the consumers who avail of non-

peak rebate.

As per the Tariff Order issued by the then Hon‟ble Commission for FY2013-14,

Water Works & Sewerage Pumping Stations operated by Government

Departments comes under HT-I category. Though HT-I category name is

Industry, the then Hon‟ble Commission extended this category tariffs to few

other activities like poultry farms, pisiculture prawn culture inclusive of Water

Works & Sewerage Pumping Stations operated by Government Departments

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not to highly burden the consumer as this only the lowest tariff in HT

Categories (except LI schemes and agriculture). Presently Distribution

Company is facing a huge financial crisis as there is a huge gap between the

Aggregate Revenue Requirement and the Revenue realization i.e. for FY2015-16;

it is Rs.3512.79 Crore with existing tariffs and Rs.2687.18 Crore with the

proposed tariffs. Hence it is not feasible to reduce the tariffs.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by Discoms explaining the reasons

for variation in tariffs from one state to other state is satisfactory. If the tariff is

to be maintained at par with Bengaluru, Karnataka, the subsidy is required to

meet the cost of difference between the tariffs determined by the Commission

and tariff of Bengaluru. If the Government desires that the tariff for this service

should be on par with tariff of Bengaluru, the Government can provide subsidy

under Section 65 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Commission normally

determines the tariffs for full cost recovery and informs the government to

ascertain whether any subsidy under section 65 of Electricity Act is

contemplated to any class or classes of consumers. After getting the

commitment of Government in writing, the Commission notifies the final

category wise tariffs.

4.4.9. (A)Objections regarding determination of category wise tariff and Cross

subsidy: FAPCII, Sri Bhushan Rastogi (Telangana Spinning Mills) and others

stated that the Licensee has requested the Commission to adopt average cost of

supply as per NTP while fixation of tariffs for each category which is a departure

from the Embedded CoS followed by ERC because the Licensees observed that

CoS of a category under existing embedded CoS method and with +/- 20% is not

commensurate with the proposed tariffs of certain categories. The objectors

quoted the relevant judgments of APTEL on the basis for determination of tariff

as inference drawn from these judgments.

The Cost of service for each category of consumer will have to be worked out

separately.

The cross subsidy should be declining from year to year.

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Tariff need not be a mirror image cost to supply to the respective consumer

categories.

Tariff for different categories of consumers are differentiated only according

to the factors given in section 62(3).

There should be no tariff shock to any category of consumer.

Further, they stated that there is no definition of the term 'cross subsidy'

anywhere in the Tariff Policy, National Electricity Policy or in the Electricity

Act, 2003. Section 61(g) of the Electricity Act, 2003 provides that the tariff should

progressively reflect the cost of supply of electricity and cross subsidies should

be reduced in the manner specified by the State Commission. This shows that

there is a mandate that tariff should progressively reflect actual cost of supply

for each consumer category and not average cost of supply.

The Objector submitted the level of cross subsidy at tariffs and further

suggested approval of a roadmap for gradual transition from ACoS towards

CoS, for each consumer category as mandated by APTEL in SIEL Ltd vs PSERC

in 2007. In view of the above, the Objector states that the tariff hike for industrial

consumers is invalid in law and fails the mandate of the Electricity Act and

Tariff Policy.


Licensee stated that they have calculated CoS based on embedded CoS method

only. However, Hon‟ble Commission was requested to adopt average cost of

supply as per the NTP while fixation of tariffs for each category. As Clause 8.3.2

of National Tariff Policy states that “For achieving the objective that the tariff

progressively reflects the cost of supply of electricity, the SERC would notify

roadmap within six months with a target that latest by the end of year 2010-2011

tariffs are within ± 20 % of the average cost of supply. The road map would also

have intermediate milestones, based on the approach of a gradual reduction in

cross subsidy”. Licensee has put all efforts while proposing tariffs to be within ±

20 % of the average cost of supply wherever it is possible.

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With regard to the comparison of CoS w.r.t. the Tariff, it is to inform that the

tariff need not be the mirror image of actual cost of supply or voltage-wise cost

of supply. The Hon Tribunal in various appeals held as under “However, we

are not suggesting that the tariffs should have been fixed as mirror image of

actual cost of supply or voltage-wise cost of supply or that the cross subsidy

with respect to voltage-wise cost of supply should have been within +/-20% of

the cost of supply at the respective voltage of supply. The legislature by

amending Section 61(g) of the Electricity Act by Act 26 of 2007 by substituting

eliminating cross subsidies‟ has expressed its intent that cross subsidies may not

be eliminated.


Regarding determination of the tariff category wise for FY 2015-16, the

Commission examined the current tariff (FY 2013-14), average Cost of Service in

the present tariff order (FY 2013-14) and average Cost of Service computed for

the FY 2015-16 to arrive at the incremental cost. After considering the increase in

average cost between FY 2013-14 and FY 2015-16, the tariff was determined in

line with NTP.

For the subsidizing categories, the Commission has determined the tariff for

FY2015-16 such that the incremental tariff over tariffs for FY2013-14, is less than

the incremental cost of service. This indicates that there is a reduction in cross

subsidy for such categories.

4.4.10. (A)Objections against levy of TOD charges: M/s Deccan Smith Private Ltd. &

others stated that, industry generally has already become financially un-viable

due to increase in cost of material, labour, tariffs, taxes, etc., with the result,

everything is coming to a standstill more or less and there are no proper cash

flows into the business. Therefore, by any unreasonable increase on the power

tariff, industry generally will suffer and the units will face threat of closure.

Further increase of tariff by 1/- for TOD would be unjust to the industry and

quite apart, it is discriminatory.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: DISCOMs have proposed a modest tariff increase of

5.75% above the 2013-14 Commission Approved Tariff. It may be noted that the

tariff hike is effectively to cover the increase in costs for the last two year period.

Implementation of Time of Day (TOD) measure is a well-known Demand Side

Management (DSM) measure which is used across many states in India as well

as abroad. Additional charge during peak hours is proposed to bring down the

peak demand and consequently the procurement of high cost power by the

DISCOM may reduce.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission while determining the tariffs for FY

2015-16, examined the increase in average Cost of Service over FY 2013-14 and

fixed the tariffs such that the incremental increase in the tariff is less than the

incremental increase in average Cost of Service over FY 2013-14. Normally, the

consumption is very high during the hours 6 P.M to 10 P.M. In order to make

load curve of the system flat, TOD charges are being levied on the HT

consumers and also to meet the power purchase cost which is high during the

peak period.

4.4.11. (A)Objections against increase in tariffs: M/s Deccan Smith Private Ltd. &

others stated that the DISCOMs have proposed to increase the tariff by 5.75% on

HT Industrial consumers and we are running our unit in loss due to increase in

material cost, political unrest, increase in operational costs and the above

proposal will drive us to run with huge losses and close the units. The increased

tariff by DISCOMs is artificial and the Commission should contemplate issuing

orders for audit of the DISCOMS by the C&AG as is being done in state of

DELHI and until such time, be pleased to direct that the present proposal to

increase the rate to be kept in abeyance.


The revenue requirement of the DISCOMs has been computed to cover the

following key components of costs- Power purchase costs, Distribution costs,

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State Transmission costs, PGCIL, ULDC and SLDC charges, Consumer security

deposits, True-up/true-down of previous years. Revenue has been computed

based on the category-wise sales forecast and the proposed tariff for each

consumer category. Availability of power has been computed based on the

availability furnished by the generators and market purchases. Energy deficit

has been arrived based on the projected availability of power and demand from

consumers.

In the Tariff Order for FY 2013-14, the average Cost to Serve (CoS) as approved

by the Hon‟ble Commission for the Telangana was Rs.5.46/Unit. Since then,

there has been a significant increase in the average CoS during the year and the

licensee expects the trend to continue for the ensuing year. The Licensee

estimates the state level CoS for the year FY2015-16 to be at Rs. 5.98/Unit. This

implies that an increase of Rs.0.52/Unit (10 % increase)

The increase in the CoS is due to the following reasons:

The Network cost approved in FY2013-14 was Rs.0.83/Unit and this has

increased to Rs.1.00 /Unit primarily due to increase in wages of employees,

increased Capital Investment of the licensee.

The interest costs on the short term loans converted to Long term loan under

Financial Restructure plan amounts to Rs.141 Crore has also increased the

ARR in FY2015-16.

The Licensees has projected a consolidated revenue deficit for FY2013-14 and

FY2014-15 to the tune of Rs.1463 Crore. The high revenue deficit for the

period is primarily due to increase in Power Purchase cost, Network cost and

other cost in FY2014-15 as there is no tariff revision in FY2014-15.

Hence, the Distribution licensee feels that the increased CoS should reflect

appropriately in the tariff structure.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission while determining the tariffs for FY

2015-16, examined the increase in average Cost of Service over FY 2013-14 and

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fixed the tariffs such that the incremental increase in the tariff is less than the

incremental hike in average Cost of Service over FY 2013-14 and also

comparatively less than the inflation for the period.

The Discoms are fully owned by State Government and their annual accounts

are being audited by Accountant General under the control of CAG.

4.4.12. (A)Objections against proposals submitted by TSSPDCL: M/s Salguti

Industries stated that the Discoms are imposing interest for a whole month in

event of delay in payment of bills, irrespective of actual quantum of delay.

Further, objector has stated that Discoms are imposing TOD charges for power

consumed during 6pm to 10 pm, which should be removed.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Delayed payment surcharge is charged at the rates as

specified by the Commission mentioned in the Tariff Order 2013-14.

(C)Commission’s View: Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) is a compensatory

charges in nature, to bring about financial discipline among the consumers and

to meet the working capital requirement of Discoms. The DPS is specified in

tariff for different categories of consumers considering their consumption and

billed amount. Normally, the consumption is very high during the hours 6 P.M

to 10 P.M. In order to make load curve of the system flat, TOD charges are being

levied on the HT consumers and to meet the power purchase cost which is high

during the peak period.

4.4.13. (A)Objections regarding provision of rebates in tariffs: Smt. P.Vydehi,

Secretary (I/C), FAPCII and others stated that, the Hon‟ble Commission should

consider the rebates as:

Modification of TOD tariff scheme and provide rebate of 15% on energy

charges for consumption during off-peak hours.

Approve load factor rebate at levels approved by erstwhile Regulatory

Commission up to 31st July 2010 to incentivize the industries.

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Approve a rebate for prompt and timely payment of energy bills.

Direct the licensee to undertake loss estimation study for assessment of

technical & commercial losses, so that baseline distribution loss levels are set.

(B)Licensee’s Response: ToD tariff is mainly to reduce the overall peak demand

in the system and also ensure a certain amount of Grid Discipline. Short term

power purchase price varies significantly depending on the time of the day,

season, etc. keeping in view of the above Distribution Licensee has proposed to

continue ToD tariff to recover partial additional charges over and above the

tariff applicable to meet the expensive power. Rebate for timely payment of bills

is not in the purview of the Licensee. The Hon‟ble Commission has

discontinued the load factor incentive scheme w.e.f. 1st august 2010 in view of

the power shortages that led to restrictions. Licensee cannot extend the load

Factor incentive.

(C)Commission’s View: The commission is of the view that in order to provide

any rebate during off peak period, a proper study is required to assess the

power requirement and power availability during off peak period. The

Commission will examine this matter in the next Tariff Order.

Providing the incentive for achieving higher load factor is not possible in the

present situation unless the surplus power is available from long term sources.

The consumer is supposed to pay the bill in time and hence no rebate is

considered for timely payment.

To achieve better performance the Discoms have to analyze the feeder wise

losses and within these losses, the Discoms have to compute the technical losses

(based on the conductor size, type, length of the feeder, maximum and

minimum loads, units sent out, load factor and loss load factor) so that

commercial losses can be segregated to curb both the losses which is the regular

duty of the Discoms.

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4.4.14. A)ARR filing for proposed tariff of MSME Sector for Retail Supply Business:

Telangana Industry Welfare Association & Others, stated that under R&C

measures imposed by erstwhile APERC, consumption was restricted to 60% of

Contract Demand, and units were given relaxation to work on staggered 4-5

days of working week. Heavy penalty (300% of the charges) was imposed on LT-

IIIB category, even though later amendment was made by officials. A waiver of

50% of the penal charges was done, as per the amendment. But, amendment

orders have not yet been issued and hefty penalty is paid by the consumers.

Hence, this should be looked into by the Hon‟ble Commission.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Not Furnished

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission directs that the Discoms have to

implement the orders issued by the Commission by giving appropriate

instructions to executing staff of Discom.

4.4.15. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding change of category of Airports: Sri M.

Sridhar Reddy mentioned that in rural and urban areas small hotels doing

business are charged at Rs. 7.80/unit for less than 100 units and Rs 8.60/unit if

their consumption exceeds 100 units whereas star hotels like Novotel which

make high revenues are charged at Rs. 6.05 only. They have asked how the two

can be compared when their revenues are not comparable. They have mentioned

that the RGI Airport should not be included in the category along with Railways

and that they should be charged as per the services and corresponding tariffs

charged to consumers by them.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Licensee charges the consumers as per the Tariff Order

issued by the Honorable Commission. The categorization of consumers is

according to the Commission‟s orders. Under HT-III category, consumers are

levied Rs.370.17/kVA as fixed charges and Rs.6.05/unit as energy charges. Also

they are levied with T.O.D charges at Rs. 1.00/unit.

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(C)Commission’s View: This category was created on the order of Hon‟ble

APTEL on a petition from M/s GMR Hyderabad Airport. The licensee was

not able to segregate the Hotel and other commercial loads inside the Airport

campus from the Aviation load at the time of creation of this category.

The Commission directs the Licensee (TSSPDCL) to see that the aviation

activity loads and non-aviation activity loads are segregated by the

consumer (GMR International Airport at Hyderabad) at the Discom

metering point itself so as to have separate metering for both category of

loads. This work shall be completed by not later than 30th September, 2015.

In the next year ARR filing, the cost of service of aviation activity shall be

indicated duly conducting the necessary study on load pattern of aviation

activity. In the meanwhile the interim report on the action taken shall be

presented by end of July 2015.

4.4.16. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding bill clarity: Sri M.Kodanda Reddy and

others stated that The Electricity Bills being issued by the DISCOMs are not clear

and it is difficult to make out details of the Bill. We request the Commission to

direct the DISCOMs to issue clear bills and the Bills shall be in local language

along with English.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The electricity bills are being issued as per the

regulation issued by the Hon‟ble Commission. However, the licensee will follow

the directions of the Hon‟ble Commission.

(C)Commission’s View: The Licensee may examine the possibility of issuing

bills in Telugu and come with proposal for amending the Regulation if

necessary.

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4.4.17. (A)Categorization of MSME: Telangana Industry Welfare Association & Others

stated that, SSI units had been categorized to LT, LT IIIA, and LT IIIB in

accordance with their connected loads with marginal difference in tariff rates.

However, LT IIIB has been abolished and merged with HT category. This has

resulted in many SSI units shutting down part of their production and reducing

their connected loads. MSME are struggling for their existence. Hence, the

Objector has requested the Hon‟ble Commission to restore the LT-III category.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Earlier under the specific conditions applicable to LT-

III (B), the metering was provided on HT side of the Distribution Transformer

with a Tri-vector meter and Customer charges shall be as applicable for HT-

11KV consumers. As the consumer base and energy usage of LT-III (B) is very

similar to the HT 11 kV Industrial consumers and also the metering of LT-III (B)

consumers is being done on the HT side, Discoms have proposed to merge LT-

III(B) category with HT-I Industrial category during the ARR filing for FY 2013-

14 and the same was approved by the Hon‟ble Commission. In view of the

above the LT-III (B) category cannot be restored.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has retained the contracted load up to

100 HP under LT-III Category and beyond 100 HP of contracted load under HT

–I(A) Industrial Category.

4.4.18. (A)Levy of charges: Telangana Industry Welfare Association & Others stated

that, the additional charges in the form of Customer Charges, Electricity duty &

Billing based on Minimum consumption should be withdrawn. According to the

Objector, Customer charges, should be levied once, and not on a regular basis, as

they are already paying Demand/Energy charges. Further, the Objector has said

that all the consumers are being charged on KVAH basis, instead of KWh. Due to

this change, consumers with 0.95 power factor, are made to pay consumption

bills by 0.05% extra. Hence, the Objector requests to the Hon‟ble Commission to

shift to the old system.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: Not Furnished

(C)Commission’s View: The electricity duty collected from the consumers will

be remitted to the Government account as per Electricity Duty Act, which is not

an extra income to the Licensee. Customer charges are part of tariff income to

meet the expenses of serving the consumer.

The minimum consumption charges determined is a part of the tariff in order to

recover the revenue requirement of the Licensees.

Both the kWh and kVAh units are equal at unity power factor. In order to limit

the reactive power drawl by the consumer from the grid in turn to reduce the

loading on the network and line losses, the Commission has decided to continue

to levy the tariff on kVAh basis has been in practice. Further the erstwhile

APERC has amended the General Terms and Conditions of Supply (GTCS) in

this regard.

4.4.19. (A)Categorization of parks as commercial activity: Confederation of Welfare

Associations stated that, it is finding difficult to meet high electricity charges as

TSSPDCL, is applying commercial tariff for the colony parks. The Objector has

stated that, power supply in these parks is used for running pumps for watering

plantations and lawns or lighting. There is absolutely no commercial activity,

and the parks are synonymous to agricultural lands.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per the definition of Tariff Order, the nature of

activity of watering the lawns and colony parks come under the Non-Domestic

Category. Hence the applying of LT-II tariff is as per the terms had conditions of

Tariff mentioned in the Tariff Order.

(C)Commission’s View: The power supply to parks caters to mixed loads

which includes lighting load and pumping and cannot be categorized under

agriculture.

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4.4.20. (A)Categorization of nurseries as commercial activity: Indian Nurserymen

Association stated that DISCOMs are creating unnecessary confusion by

interpreting nursery activity as either industrial or commercial. The Objector, has

thus stated that, nursery activity is agricultural, and should come under

agricultural activity.

(B)Licensee’s Response: It is to inform that as per the Tariff Order the rural

horticulture nurseries with connected Load up to 15 HP are categorized under

LT-V(C)-Others category and if the connected load is more than 15 HP they

shall be billed under LT-III – Industrial General category tariff.

(C)Commission’s View: The State Government is providing necessary subsidy

for Agriculture sector in which the Government has included the rural nurseries

(up to 15 HP) also. Hence, the request is not considered.

4.4.21. (A)Objections against the proposed tariff for HT-V (Railway Traction),

category of South Central Railways: Sri M.K Gupta, Chief Electrical Distribution

Engineer, South Central Railway, submitted that DISCOM has proposed traction

tariff in two parts, i.e. Rs 370 per kVA as demand charges & Rs 7.65 per kVAh as

energy charges, instead of single part tariff, of Rs 6.36 per kVAh. The per unit

rate with the proposed two part tariff works out to Rs. 8.94, which is

substantially higher than the rate charged to HT-1 category consumers. This

proposed increase will lead to 40.57% increase over the existing tariff and would

be higher by 72%of Average Cost of Supply of Rs. 5.20 per unit. He further stated

that it will burden the railways enormously and requested the Commission to

review the imposition of two part tariff. Moreover, the proposed hike is against

the National Tariff Policy and provisions of Section 45(4) of Electricity Act, 2003.

Further, electrification of Railway network in Telangana on account of increase

in Tariffs will make it unviable.

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The Tariff need not be the mirror image of actual cost of supply or voltage-wise

cost of supply. This view is supported by the decisions of the Hon‟ble Tribunal

for Electricity (ATE). The proposed increase in tariff is in accordance with the

provisions of Section 62(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Further Cost of Service

has increased to Rs.5.90 ps. per unit in ARR for FY 2015-16 for various reasons.

There is no need to compare Railways with other HT consumers as no power

cuts are imposed and un-interrupted power supply is being made to Railways.

The Railways are exempted from ToD Tariff. Further, Railways are exempted

from the Electricity Duty also. The proposed tariff is reasonable.


The Commission decided to continue the past policy of levy of tariff on kVAh

basis. The Commission has not considered the demand charges as proposed by

the DISCOMs. There is an increase in the Cost of Service in FY 2015-16 for

proper reasons. The single tariff system shall continue and no rebate shall be

given to any new project. The Commission has not allowed fully the tariff

increase and determined the single tariff of Rs.6.80 ps. per unit for the Railway

Traction considering the provisions of Section 62(3) of Electricity Act, 2003 and

other relevant factors.

4.4.22. (A)Objections regarding exempting from payment of electricity charges by

certain category of farmers: Sri M. Kodanda Reddy, Chairman of Kisan- Kheth

Mazdoor Congress and others, stated that corporate farmers and income tax

assessee farmers have to pay electricity bills, while rest is exempted. The

Objector highlighted the fact that, there is no clear meaning or interpretation, as

to which classes of farmers are to be considered in this group.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Licensee is following the existing modified free power

policy of the state Govt. Hence, the re-classification of Agricultural Consumer

category is under the purview of the Hon‟ble Commission as per Govt. policy.

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(C)Commission’s View: It is the policy of the Government to decide which

group of consumers under agriculture category has to pay the electricity

charges to some extent and which group to be subsidized fully.

As far as the grouping of agriculture consumers is concerned the State

Government has devised different criteria for grant of different level of subsidy

to different group of consumers under the same category, since the grant of

subsidy under section 65 of Electricity Act, 2003 is within the powers of the State

Government.

4.4.23. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding tariff hike for consumption upto 200

units: Sri Kotturi Raju stated that paying electricity bills is a burden for a

common man and thus requested that there should be no tariff hike for

consumption upto 200 units.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The licensee has proposed no tariff hike for consumers

whose consumption is below 100 units whereas for consumers whose

consumption lies in 100-200 units, a tariff hike of only 4% has been proposed.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has considered the suggestions

favourably.

4.4.24. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding change of ownership of Agl. Services: Sri

Kotturi Raju, Kodela Samaiah and others stated that

a) Ownership of the Agl. Service Connection Nos. are not being changed in the

event of sale of land or death of the farmer. Hence they have requested that the

Licensee changes the ownership of service connection to the existing farmers.

b)They also stated that if there are 15 pump sets under 1 DTR and if 10 farmers

pay the bill and others do not, disconnection is effective all the 15 farmers which

is not correct)They have stated that many farmers have paid DD‟s for service

connections but still connections have not been sanctioned to them.

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d) They have stated that the blades used to change feeders have been damaged

due to burns. This issue has been informed at Warangal, Karimnagar and

Nizamabad ERC, but no action has been taken.

(B)Licensee’s Response: a) The change of ownership will be done once the

consumer submits the application, relevant documents along with application

fees in e-seva centers.

b) Electricity customer charges are intimated to the consumer and disconnection

is made to those who have not paid within due date.

c) Connections have been given to consumers who have paid DD‟s.

d) Chityala feeder blades have been replaced.

(C)Commission’s View: a) The replies of licensees of item (a) is satisfactory. The

licensees are directed to effect the change of name on production of required

documents without delay.

b) The Discoms shall ensure that the supply is not disconnected at transformer

level effecting consumers who have paid the bills.

c) Normally the consumers will not give compliant unless there is a problem for

them. Considering this aspect the Discom shall re-examine its operational

mechanism in giving new connections to avoid illegal practice, if any.

d) The Discom shall ensure that the burnt / damaged blades of AB Switches of

feeders are replaced regularly.

The Discoms are directed to examine the possibility of establishing operational

crew consisting of two or three staff with vehicle and spare parts, to attend

rectification of defects in transformer structures, carrying the minor repairs to the

transformers at site, etc specially in rural areas. This will avoid a lot problems

faced by rural consumers.

The Discoms are directed to ensure that the staff members including officers

shall reside at their headquarters of posting so as to make them easily accessible

to the consumers.

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4.4.25. (A)Objections regarding revenue gap due to higher fuel costs: Sri M. Thimma

Reddy and others stated that, according to recent report of CAG, Reliance

Industries has been charging gas price to its consumers at USD 4.205 per unit. As

per price discovery process, it should have been USD 4.20 per unit. Hence, TS

Discoms, should be directed to recover the excess amount paid, and to that

extent true up of PPC amount shall be brought up.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The suggestion is noted.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission directs the Discoms to take

necessary action.

4.4.26. (A)Objections regarding water purifying plant to be considered as industry &

not as a commercial activity: Palamoor R.O Water Plants Association stated that,

water purifying plant is a industry of processing the water and the same shall

not come under the commercial activity. Hence the billing retrospectively for the

past period against the water plant service connections is not proper and is not

liable to pay the same. They also requested the commission to direct the

ADE/Op/Mahaboob Nagar Town TSSPDCL not to change the service

connections of water purifying plants from Category III to category II.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per the Tariff Order , Industrial purpose shall

mean, supply for purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or preserving

goods for sale, but shall not include shops, business houses, offices, public

buildings, hospitals, hotels, hostels, choultries, restaurants, clubs, theaters,

cinemas, bus stations, railway stations and other similar premises,

notwithstanding any manufacturing, processing or preserving goods for sale.

As per this definition R.O. plant does not come under Industry as there is no

manufacturing activity and the water is being sold at higher prices and thus

they are being categorized under Non-Domestic category. However the

categorization of any activity is under the Purview of the Hon‟ble Commission.

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(C)Commission’s View: The Commission agrees with the views of Discoms on

this issue.

4.5. OBJECTIONS/ SUGGESTIONS REGARDING GOVT. SUBSIDY

4.5.1. (A)Prudent check of projected sales for FY2015-16: Smt. P. Vydehi, Secretary

(I/C), FAPCII & others stated that higher consumption by subsidized LT

agricultural category has led to an increase in subsidy requirements and this

needs to be appropriately addressed by the Hon‟ble Commission. The Hon‟ble

Commission is duly requested to conduct a prudent check and approve energy

sales based on realistic numbers, as the DISCOMS have projected the Industrial

& Agricultural sales on the higher side.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The sales to industrial category in previous years (FY

13-14 and 14-15) have been constrained due to restriction and control measures.

For FY 2015-16 sales figure has been arrived after adjusting for restriction and

control (R & C) measures which were earlier in place. Sales for other categories

were done on realistic basis considering historical trend and future plans. The

overall sales of TSNPDCL for FY 2015-16 are projected to grow at 10% over the

FY 2014-15.

(C)Commission’s View: The category wise sales projected for FY 2015-16 was

examined and the Commission also examined the CAGR (Compounded Annual

Growth Rate) of last 5 years and the impact of R&C measures in previous year

sales and decided to accept the sales projected by the DISCOMs except for LT-V

Agriculture, HT-IV Lift irrigation, HT-V Railway Traction and HT-III Airports,

Bus stations, Railway stations. Regarding these categories the Commission after

obtaining the information on present status of work progress of lift irrigation

schemes and Hyderabad Metro Rail works, determined the sales. Regarding

determination of LT agriculture sales, it has already been explained in the

similar issue raised by the objectors.

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4.5.2. (A)Additional subsidy requirement from State Govt. for Discoms: Smt P.

Vydehi, Secretary (I/C), FAPCII & others stated Hon‟ble Commission should

determine the additional subsidy requirement from State Govt. to subsidized

categories based on actual consumption of subsidized categories for all years

covered under Tariff Regulations. They also requested to readjust the level of

subsidy from State Govt. based on actual consumption levels such that cost of

supplying subsidized power to select consumer categories is not borne by other

subsidizing consumers, in terms of true-up of revenue gap of FY 2013-14, FY

2014-15. The additional subsidy requirement from state Govt. towards

subsidized power supply to select sub-categories of LT-I and LT-V is to the tune

of approximately Rs.335.13 Cr in FY 2013-14 and Rs.4194.32 Cr in FY 2015-16 in

respect of TSNPDCL and also suggested that subsidized tariffs should be

worked upon after considering the available subsidy levels from the State Govt.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The licensees stated that they are obligated to provide

supply to all categories of consumers, including subsidized consumers as per

NTP; the tariffs to the consumers are to be fixed at +/- 20% of CoS. Hence it is

deemed that the consumers whose tariffs are fixed over and above COS will

cross subsidize the consumers whose tariffs are below COS to ensure revenue

neutrality. The tariff to the subsidized categories is fixed after considering the

Cross subsidy portion of the subsidizing consumers and the subsidy portion

extended by the state government. It is pertinent to mention here that there will

be always change in sales mix in almost all the categories and thus there will be

always changing in revenue. In view of this the DISCOM is claiming.

Any other revenue deficit after adjusting cross subsidy will be met through

Government Subsidy.

(C)Commission’s View: As regards additional subsidy to be provided for

increased sales to subsidized categories, the Commission, while taking up the

true up mechanism, limited the Agricultural consumption quantum to the

approved quantum in the Tariff order, which is as per Regulation 1 of 2014. In

case of other subsidized categories, for any increase in sales, normally the cross

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subsidy is met through cross subsidy gain due to increase in sales in subsidizing

category.

4.6. OBJECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS ON OPERATIONAL ISSUES

4.6.1. (A)Providing metering and estimation of agricultural consumption: Telangana

State Ferro alloys Producers Association & others stated that agricultural

consumption should be completely metered and transparency in accounting for

agricultural consumption, as well as arriving at distribution loss figures should

be ensured. Agriculture consumption over and above the approved quantum

should be entirely met with the Govt. subsidy. Sri M. Kodanda Reddy also raised

the issue of absence of metering of agricultural connections and suggested

metering of all DTRs providing electricity to agriculture consumers.

(B)Licensee’s Response: To state that non metering of Agriculture consumption

is in contravention of Section 55 of the Act is not correct. Though section 55(1)

mandates the licensee to supply electricity through a correct meter, the second

provision of sec 55(1) says that „provided further this the state commission may,

by notification extend the said period of two years for a class or classes of

persons of persons or for such area as may be specified in that notification. In

pursuance thereof, the Hon‟ble commission of undivided state of Andhra

Pradesh, every year in the tariff order stated that since metering agricultural is

not completed, the estimation of agricultural consumption shall be done as per

the methodology which is approved by Commission. At present in the tariff

order for FY 2013-14, the commission directed the DISCOMS to estimate the

agricultural consumption based on new methodology which is approved and

the same is being complied by the Licensee. Hon‟ble Commission is approving

agriculture sales quantum based on previous years approved agriculture sales.

In fact the commission has approved same sales of FY 2012-13 for FY 2013-14

also without considering releasing of new agriculture connections.

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As regards to the metering of DTRs, TSDISCOMS have projected the

Agricultural sales based on the actual sales data available and also release of

pending agricultural connections. Consumption metered by the sample meters

in each DTR is estimated based on the ISI methodology and then total energy

from all such DTRs is determined. Discoms are planning to improve the sample

metering up to 10% of DTRs which would enable to enhance the efficiency.

(C)Commission’s View: It is true that under the Sec. 55 of the Electricity Act,

2003, all the consumers shall be provided with correct metering within 2 years

of the appointed date. But the second provision stipulates that the Commission

can extend the said period of 2 years by notification for a class of consumers.

Under this provision the erstwhile commission, considering the practical

difficulties in providing meter to individual agriculture consumers had directed

to provide the meters to LV side of the agricultural DTRs on random sample

basis based on ISI methodology, in the Tariff orders.

The DISCOMs have furnished sample valid DTR meter readings on monthly

basis during FY 2014-15. The Commission while arriving the agriculture sales

for FY 2015-16, considered valid DTR meter readings in ISI methodology,

number of agriculture connections likely to be released in FY 2015-16, number

of services existing and connected load on the record of DISCOMs. However,

the Commission directs the Discoms to improve the metering infrastructure on

DTRs supplying electricity to agriculture consumers to enhance the metering

efficiency.

The Commission while truing up the Power purchase cost will limit the

agriculture quantum to the Tariff Order quantity or actual sales whichever is

less as per Regulation No. 1 of 2014 of APERC, adopted by TSERC. Thus the

passing of excess costs due to excess agriculture consumption does not arise.

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4.6.2. (A)Anomaly in Agricultural Consumption of two Discoms: Sri M.Kodanda

Reddy, Chairman of Kisan- Kheth Mazdoor Congress & others stated that,

DISCOMS are claiming that they are supplying power for 7hours per day, for

agricultural sector, whereas in reality farmers get hardly 4 hours of power

supply. Agricultural consumption figures provided by DISCOMS are

anomalous. According to DISCOMS fillings, per pump set consumption under

TSSPDCL is 7528 units, whereas under TSNPDCL it is 4567 units. The value

differs even though hours of consumption for both DISCOMS are same.

(B)Licensee’s Response: In the current and previous year, the licensee has

imposed the load restriction to certain categories such as domestic, commercial

and industrial consumers to maintain grid stability under insufficient power

availability duly maintaining 7 hours per day power supply to Agriculture

consumers to the maximum extent possible. In FY 2015-16, the licensee expects

that availability of power will improve on account of upcoming new generation

power plants i.e., KTPP Stage-II, lower Jurala, Pulichinthala, Tuticorn,

Krishanptnam Stage-I & II, Hinduja and short term power procurement. In view

of the above, the licensee shall provide 7 hours of power supply to the

Agriculture consumers.

The actual consumption for agricultural Category is more than the approved

consumption by Hon‟ble Commission in the respective Tariff Orders. However,

the Government subsidy towards agriculture consumption for the year is

provided as per approved agricultural consumption in the Tariff Order issued

by the Hon‟ble Commission. DISCOMS arrive at agricultural consumption

based on ERC ISI methodology only and submitting the consumption to the

Hon‟ble Commission every month.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission examined the DISCOM wise

agriculture consumption allowed in the earlier years in the entire state, there is a

variation in agriculture consumption per HP basis. This may be due to Crop

pattern, depth of Borewell and availability of water in Borewells. However, the

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Commission directs TSNPDCL to examine the substation wise MRI dumps of

sample DTR meter readings on number of supply hours given to avoid the

problem of disparity. The MRI dumps shall be reviewed every month in order

to avoid the disparity if any.

4.6.3. (A)Objections/Suggestions on ascertaining and arresting energy pilferage:

M/s Deccan Smiths Ltd. & others, stated that, DISCOMS have not made any

exercise in ascertaining and arresting energy pilferage with the result, that the

cost of the pilferage is passed on to the consumers.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TSSPDCL is making vigorous inspections and

registered pilferage cases in its area. The cases booked and amount is as given

below:

.

PARTICULARS Apr-14 to Jun-14 Jul to sept-14

No of services inspected 189519 140824

No of cases booked 29990 29046

Multiple connections 138 clubbed into 52 148 clubbed into 46

Direct Tapping 6343 5719

Amount assessed &realized (in Lakhs) 107.92/34.61 133.34/30.32

Meter bypassing 1509 1093

Amount assessed &realized 552.39/173.54 249.46/98.94

Supply utilized for UDC 1902 2278


Supply extended to other tariff Category 4858 4999


The Licensee is working actively on cutting down the losses. The Vigilance

(DPE) wings are available in the DISCOMs who are exclusively conducting

inspections to detect theft and any other unauthorized usage of supply by the

consumers. The DPE wing is conducting the intensive inspections on high loss

DTR areas along with Operation Engineers for verifications of bill stopped,

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UDC, Nil Consumption, not in use services and meter tamper services and

conducting of special raids in theft areas to register theft cases. Apart from the

DPE wing, the operation staff are also registering cases where ever theft is

noticed. In view of the above, all the necessary steps are being taken to curb the

theft of energy in TSSPDCL

(C)Commission’s View: The Discoms should continue their efforts more

vigorously for further reduction of commercial loss particularly theft and

pilferage of energy as directed by the erstwhile Commission in the tariff order

for FY 2013-14.

4.6.4. (A)Compliance with Commission’s Directive: M/s Salguti Industries stated

that the Discoms have not complied with the Commission‟s directive as

contained in the Tariff Order for year 2013 and 14. Hence, Commission must

appoint a committee with representatives of each category of Consumers & give

a report on compliance of the directives.

(B)Licensee’s Response: It is to inform that the directives issued by the Hon‟ble

Commission were complied with and TSSPDCL submitted the compliance

reports to the Hon Commission.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has been regularly monitoring the

performance of the licensees including the directives issued by it.

4.6.5. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding Andhra employees in TSERC: Sri A.

Surender Reddy, Sri Kavali Ramulu and others stated that Andhra employees

have been taken into TSERC, the end result of which is that injustice is done to

unemployed citizens of Telangana. There is a possibility of Andhra knowing the

decisions taken by TSERC beforehand. Hence it is requested that the employees

taken on the grounds of spouse case and others be carefully examined and

proper decision taken.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: Issue not under Licensees jurisdiction.

(C)Commission’s View: The present staff members are allocated by The

Government of Telangana to TSERC, from the existing staff of erstwhile APERC,

no new Regular staff has been recruited so far except one person in the legal

wing as a consultant.

4.6.6. (A)Objections/suggestions on deaths due to electric shocks: Dr. L. Muralidhar,

Sri M. Kodanda Reddy and others stated that every year hundreds of farmers are

meeting deaths due to electrical shocks, which are around 436 during 13-14.

DISCOMs haven‟t provided complete details of these accidents. In case of deaths

due to electrocution, the compensation is not given properly. TSNPDCL

mentioned that compensation was paid in 56 cases out of 185 deaths in 2013-14

and in 11 cases out of 87 deaths during first half of 2014-15. These could have

been avoided if there were timely and sufficient technical support at ground

level and good quality electrical work. Hence, the Objector suggests that GoTS,

should recruit more linemen, in order to avoid such cases.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Every effort is being made to avoid accidents, by

taking up regular maintenance works like replacement of conductor, providing

of intermediate poles, maintenance of DTRs structure and LT lines, providing of

earthing. During the FY 2014-15 the licensee has erected 4177 middle poles in

the loose lines with an expenditure of RS 1.89 Crore, 23207 locations in various

lines were rectified to avoid accidents.

Further works were awarded to erect 200 middle poles in each section in

DISCOM in the coming 3 months. As per directions of APERC the NPDCL has

enhanced existing ex-gratia amount in case of fatal accidents to non-

departmental person and animals due to electrocution i.e. Human being from

Rs.1 to 2 Lakh, cattle from RS. 3,000 to Rs. 20,000 and goat and sheep @ Rs.4,000

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respectively and sanction procedure is simplified to grant ex- gratia to victims

irrespective of the mistake from any side. Further online tracking of accidents

taken place in TSNPDCL and reports submission is commenced from 12/2014

to see that all eligible victims receive compensation at the earliest.

Rural network is strengthened by incorporating additional improvement of

transformers, substations and sanction of HT and LT lines in year 2014-15. The

Spacers are used to prevent accidents in case of snapping of LT lines. The 11 KV

breakers at 33/11 KV substations are put in trimmed condition for cutting of the

power supply in case of snapping of 11 KV conductor. Higher size of conductor

is replaced where the lines are overloaded. To support the field staff, the labor@

Rs 4000/- per month is deployed in TSNPDCL for extending better services in

250 distribution substations section.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has been directing the Discoms to

take all preventive measures to avoid accidents. In cases of accidents after such

measures they are required to pay compensation promptly after verification of

individual cases. Despite directions of the Commission, the sad part is that the

numbers of accidents are increasing. The Discoms must initiate steps on a

warfooting basis to reduce the accidents and loss of human life. Provision of Rs.

200 Crore for each Discom has been made under Special appropriation for

safety measures in the Tariff Order for 3rd Control period.

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4.6.7. (A)Poor quality of Supply: Dr L. Muralidhar, Jana Vignana Vedika& Sri M.

Kodanda Reddy, Chairman of Kisan-Kheth Mazdoor Congress and others stated

that electricity received by farmers was of uneven quality with unpredictable

interruptions. The Objector further stated that DISCOMs should continue their

earlier practice to post feeder wise electricity supply details on their websites.

DISCOMs are also not adhering to proper maintenance/replacement of DTRs.

Low quality of power in rural areas is also because of crumbling transmission

lines and distribution network. Old conductors are hanging low endangering

lives as well as resulting in high transmission losses

(B)Licensee’s Response: Voltages and quality of power supply to consumers is

closely monitored from corporate office level whenever the compliant is

received regarding low voltages and poor quality of supply. Everyday 11KV

feeder wise electricity supply details are received from field on the same day at

night hours and will be reviewed regularly. In rural areas, the old conductors

are being replaced in a phased manner. The old DTRs having age more than

25yr. and drawing more magnetizing currents are survey reported and replaced

with new DTRs. Due to complaint of theft of DTRs and meddling of DTRs,

small capacity of DTRs are erected and controlled a group of DTRs with one AB

switch.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the Discoms with regard to

paying attention to rectify the poor quality of supply is in order. The suggestion

of the objector on placing the details of feeder-wise breakdowns and

replacement of failed DTRs shall be followed by the Licensees.

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4.6.8. (A)Objections regarding implementation of DSM measures in agriculture: Dr

L. Muralidhar, Sri M. Kodanda Reddy and others stated that farmers have to

undertake DSM measures. DISCOMs have claimed that more than 90% of

farmers have installed capacitors, but, the truth is not even 10% have done so.

Present pump set efficiency in the state is only 25%, and this could be increased

to 50% by using ISI standard motors. Due, to overloading of DTRs, the ISI pump-

sets do not work properly. So, the Objector has requested the State Govt. and

DISCOMs to install ISI standard motors and increase no of DTRs. He also

suggested that Govt, should take up the responsibility of replacing motors with

the help of any Third party, as done in Tamil Nadu.

(B)Licensee’s Response: A drive has been conducted in TSNPDCL for

installation of Capacitors to Agricultural pump sets. Further, while releasing of

services it is ensured that the farmers follow DSM measures then only they are

made eligible for free category. However 282 capacitors of 2 MVAR were

already in use in the existing substations, 169 capacitors of 2/1 MVAR work is

under progress. Improvement of DTRs and Erection of new 33/11 kV and

132/33 kV substations are proposed for improvement of voltages at tail end

consumer. Wherever the authorized overloading is noticed, the additional DTR

of adequate capacity in the agriculture sector at load centre is installed.

(C)Commission’s View: The Discoms are directed to verify the truth on

working of LT capacitors of pump sets. They are also directed to verify the facts

on the functioning of ISI motors in the existing field conditions as pointed out

by the objector and steps should be taken to improve the situation in this

regard.

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4.6.9. (A)Issue of combined bills for agricultural services: Sri M. Kodanda Reddy and

others stated that, the DISCOMs continue the process of issuing single bill for

domestic as well as agriculture services in the rural areas. When there were

delays in paying the bill for agriculture service domestic connection is being

disconnected. This is highly objectionable and goes against the rules. Hence it is

requested to the Commission to direct the DISCOMs to issue separate bills for

domestic and agricultural services.

(B)Licensee’s Response: No integration of agriculture Services with domestic

services was done in TSNPDCL.

(C)Commission’s View: The licensees are advised to strictly follow the

provisions contained in the Electricity Act, 2003 and the General Terms and

Conditions of Supply (GTCS).

4.6.10. (A)Notification of sub-categories to farmers: Sri M. Kodanda Reddy and others

stated that DISCOMs are also not notifying the farmers to which sub-category

they belong to. A large number of farmers were receiving notices asking them to

pay huge amounts as they belong to paying sub-category.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The provision of sub categories will be inserted in the

bills of agriculture consumers from 01-05-2015 onwards.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply of the Licensee is satisfactory.

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4.6.11. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding stipulation of land under irrigation

schemes: Sri M. Kodanda Reddy and others stated that, farmers with more than

2.50 acres of land under major and medium irrigation schemes will not be

eligible for free power. Here it is to be noted that farmers at the tail end of these

projects and under projects like Sreeramsagar whose irrigation potential has

drastically come down, are forced to go in for well irrigation as they rarely get

water from canals and thus are treated as irrigated farmers in Govt. records but

they do not get the benefits of this irrigation. Taking this fact into account the

Objector requests that the farmers irrespective of their holding size under the

irrigation schemes should be treated as eligible for free power.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The licensee is following existing modified free power

policy of the State Government. Hence, the reclassification of agriculture

consumer category is under the purview of the Hon‟ble Commission as per

government policy.

(C)Commission’s View: The sub-categorization of agriculture is done as per the

Government policy since it is linked with subsidy amount to be given by the

government.

4.6.12. (A)Solar power for agriculture, dedicated lines & transmission lines in

agricultural fields: Mr M. Kodanda Reddy and others stated that, GOI should

put up a few projects where the agriculture feeder is powered by solar energy.

Farmers of Nalgonda and Medak are suffering a lot as very often power meant

for them is diverted to meet the needs of Twin Cities of Hyderabad and

Secunderabad. An alternative could be to set up a power plant dedicated to the

needs of Twin Cities. Farmers are not being paid for the land taken to lay power

lines as the DISCOMs are applying out dated Telegraph Act. Land acquisition

Act 2013 has to be applied in this case. He has also mentioned the compensation

package, which has been worked out in Rangareddy district, by a Committee.

Hence, the Objector requested the Commission,

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To enable the adoption of Telangana Resettlement, relief, Rehabilitation and

Compensation Policy.

Provide adequate compensation to affected farmers.

Farmers, who are in possession of assigned pattas and other land

entitlements, should also be given compensation at par.

Provide specific instructions to relevant officials.

Enable release of information on entire project in a public domain.

(B)Licensee’s Response: This issue is not under purview of the Licensee.

(C)Commission’s View: The setting up of any type of power plant with

government funds is in the purview of the Government. Provision of any

compensation under Rehabilitation and Resettlement policy to the affected

persons for building of power plants/lines is under the purview of the

appropriate government.

4.6.13. (A)Objections regarding payment of arrears: Sri M. Thimma Reddy and others,

stated that, arrears pending for over six months to be received from consumers

(with arrears above Rs. 50,000)as on 30th September 2014 stand at Rs. 2,146.34

Crore (SPDCL – Rs. 1,796.07 Crore and NPDCLRs. 350.27 Crore). HT industries

account for 50% of these arrears. These consumers whose arrears are to the tune

of Crores of rupees continue to receive power which is not so for domestic

consumers as well as farmers.

(B)Licensee’s Response: All the services except the Govt. are promptly

disconnected for nonpayment of CC dues. Out of Rs. 350.27 Crore, the amount

outstanding from HT consumers is Rs.151.41 Crore. The HT consumers have

approached the Hon‟ble court of law on levy of PDL & PCL charges during

R&C period from 12-09-2012 to 31-07-2013. The services could not be

disconnected as the matter is sub-judice. Most of the services with above

Rs.50,000/- CC dues are SC/ST and Govt. services. The Govt. of Telangana has

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released Rs.64.54 Crore towards Scheduled Caste consumers CC bills whose

consumption is 0-50 units per month during the current Financial Year. The

payment of CC dues in respect of ST consumers is under process

(C)Commission’s View: The licensee shall take necessary steps as per the

regulation in order to realize the arrears.

4.6.14. (A)Objections/suggestions regarding Load restrictions/ Power Cuts: Telangana

State Ferro alloys Producers Association stated that about 10 to 12% of the time,

power supply is not made available on an annual basis due to forced outages

and breakdowns in the system. Added to this DISCOMs are implementing R&C

measures, during peak load times (6pm to 10pm).

(B)Licensee’s Response: While calculating the deemed consumption, the

licensee is deducting the R&C periods (if any).However, it is to inform that the

intention of the deemed energy charges /minimum energy charges are to be

levied to recover the fixed charges to be incurred by the licensee which are

incurred irrespective of energy drawn from the generators and actual energy

supplied to consumers.

(C)Commission’s View: With respect to levying of deemed energy

consumption during R&C period, the reply furnished by the licensees is

satisfactory. The licensee shall maintain the network in such a manner that the

interruptions and breakdowns are minimal.

4.6.15. (A)Objections regarding installation of HVDS transformers: Sri M. Kodanda

Reddy, Chairman of Kisan- Kheth Mazdoor Congress and others stated that

HVDS transformers are five times costlier as compared to regular DTRs. So, it

would be better if same amount was spent and regular DTRs were installed

instead of HVDS DTRs. The Objector has further, analyzed LT-DTRs and HVDS

DTRs as follows:

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Power

Factor

Cost of

HVDS

Cost of

LT- DTR

Additional

Cost

Returns per year

from HVDS

Payback

Period (Years)

0.6 629628 115000 514628 18949 27.16

0.7 629628 115000 514628 13923 36.96

0.8 629628 115000 514628 10660 48.28

(B)Licensee’s Response: 2,49,845 Agricultural services are converted into

HVDS since 2005 out of 1007669 Agricultural services existing in TSNPDCL as

on 28.02.2015. This shows that 24.7% Agricultural services are converted into

HVDS till now. Further 1, 24,335 Agricultural services are covered under JICA

which are programmed up to FY 2016-17. This shows that 37% of the pump-sets

are covered. Balance pump-sets will be taken up in phased manner. Envisaged

benefits are achieved on HVDS implemented 11 KV feeders. The transformers

failures are decreased and theft of energy is arrested. The voltages are increased

at consumer side, Reliable and quality power is being supplied to all the

consumers and they were satisfied with HVDS. Further 11 KV line losses are

decreased.

The benefits accrued after implementation of HVDS are computed and enclosed

as annexure (A). The HVDS works were taken up after analyzing the losses as a

major factor. The distribution losses reduced is to be considered as saving in the

natural resources like coal, gas, etc., used for power generation. In addition to

the above DTRs are shifted to the load centers in HVDS duly improving the

voltage profile in the LT system. Farmers are very much in support of HVDS

system and farmers are requesting for HVDS system to their pump sets as there

is good voltage profile and better discharge of water. Year wise pump sets

covered and expenditure incurred in HVDS system are as give below:

.

Year No of Pumpsets Amt in Rs Crore.

2005-06 44729 83.13

2006-07 5232 6.52

2007-08 14437 35.44

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2008-09 13672 50.63

2009-10 77648 68.35

2010-11 20460 78.59

2011-12 26332 80.06

2012-13 13771 52.8

2013-14 7621 25.27

2014-15 25943 80.28

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the Discoms is satisfactory.

4.6.16. (A)Objections/suggestions regarding reduction of distribution losses: Sri M.

Venugopal Rao and others stated that, the Hon‟ble Commission should fix

targets of reduction of distribution losses realistically not only DISCOM-wise but

also circle-wise to infuse a sense of accountability at various levels, since there is

a vast difference in distribution losses among various circles.

(B)Licensee’s Response: TSDISCOMS would strive for achieving the loss

trajectory as specified by the Hon‟ble Commission. TSDISCOMS also humbly

submit to the Hon‟ble Commission that it should either allow projection of

Agriculture sales based on the actual sales and provide a low loss trajectory or

disallowed Agricultural sales be recognized as losses and loss trajectory devised

accordingly.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission cannot go to the micro management

level within the organization of licensees. The Commission can determine the

loss trajectory licensee wise. It is the duty of the licensee to achieve the loss

trajectory by adopting appropriate methods.

4.6.17. (A)Objections against DISCOM’s failure to contain distribution loss: Sri M.R

Prasad, Telangana Ferro Alloys Association stated that, actual performance of

the DISCOM with respect to distribution losses reduction for the past two years

and the expected losses for the ensuing year are as follows:

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FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16

APERC

Target

Actual

Losses

APERC

Target

Estimate

d Losses

APERC

Target

Expected

Losses

11.8% 13.32% 11.8% 11.97% 11.88%

As per the estimate and figures submitted by the DISCOM 1% loss corresponds

to about Rs 72 Crore. If the DISCOM is able to contain the losses within the

target, there is no requirement of Tariff hike.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The Licensee is putting utmost efforts in reducing

losses. Regular network strengthening works for reduction of technical losses

with various schemes are being taken up and necessary steps are being taken up

for reducing commercial losses by conducting regular DPE inspections.

TSNPDCL has under taken various loss reduction measures. Distribution losses

have been brought down from 26.81% in 2000-01 to 13.32% in 2013-14

(Including EHT Sales). However, the Distribution Licensee has adopted voltage

wise distribution loss levels for FY 2015-16 as approved in the Distribution

Tariff Order for 3rd Control period by the erstwhile APERC. TSSPDCL

submitted that originally during the second control period Hon Commission

has fixed stiff loss targets. The DISCOMs have filed petition to revise the stiff

loss trajectory fixed by the Commission to realistic levels. Hon Commission

taking in to account ground realities has revised the loss targets in the Tariff

Order 2010-11 for years from 2010-11 to 2013-14. DISCOMs have been striving

to reduce Losses and between the First and second control periods, the losses

have reduced from 19.47 % to 13.20 %.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by the Discom is far from

satisfactory. The Discoms have not achieved the loss reduction trajectory as

prescribed for the Control period by not spending in full the amount of

investment approved in that control period. The Discoms are directed to take

stringent action to reduce the losses duly spending amount of investment

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approved for this purpose. The Discoms are directed to examine possibility of

franchising the high loss feeders, to curb the commercial losses, before making

claim that the actual losses are more than the approved losses.

4.6.18. (A)Objections/suggestions regarding delayed payment surcharge: M/s Deccan

Smiths & others stated that, DISCOMs are imposing interest for whole month in

the event of delay in payment of bills irrespective of the actual quantum of the

delay. Even for a single day‟s delay, DISCOM‟s are imposing interest for full

month which is arbitrary and against the equity and highly unreasonable.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Delayed payment surcharge is charged at the rates as

specified by the Commission as mentioned in the Tariff Order 2013-14.

(C)Commission’s View: Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) is a compensatory

charge in nature to bring about financial discipline among the consumers and to

meet the working capital requirement of Discoms. The DPS is specified in tariff

for different categories of consumers considering their consumption and billed

amount.

4.6.19. (A)Objections/Suggestions against increase in power tariffs and to improve

the quality of power supply: Sri Swamy Jaganmayananda, stated that

Absence of three phase power supply, where required, improper earthing in

transformers

Absence of AB switches &presence of old conductor wires result in

fatal/non-fatal electrical accidents.

Power losses are huge, for which, necessary steps like, comprehensive

survey of electrical installations;

The existing shortage of power estimated at 4-5million units can be reduced

or overcome by providing LED bulbs, switching of street lights in the day

time, not allowing Agricultural lines to be used in place of poles by

providing the poles to the Agricultural customers immediately on payment

of amount for release of service.

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Declaration of a Power Holiday, metering of unmetered services, switching

off street lights during day time and power audits should be conducted.

Every feeder should be provided with AGL. /HVDS immediately.

Hence, it requested to the authorities not to increase power tariffs and take

necessary actions considering the interest of farmers and domestic users.

Additional power levy of Rs 1089 Crore power charges on consumers have

resulted in 5.75% increase in power tariffs.


In TSSPDCL there are 2671 Nos. 11 kV feeders, which are supplying to

villages and Agricultural sectors. A suitable AB switch provided to these

feeders to provide 3 ph supply to the agricultural sector and 1 ph supply to

domestic sector as per requirement. Separation of agricultural feeders from

the villages requires huge financial requirement. However separation of

agricultural feeders by laying separate lines is under consideration. Proper

care is being taken by TSSPDCL for providing effective earthing at 1-ph

transformers to avoid accidents during 1-ph supply period.

Almost all DTRs are provided with the suitable AB switches. Whenever new

transformer is erected, same is being erected along with AB switches.

There will be no loss of power if the distance between the poles is more than

60 feet, Frequent patrolling of lines is being carried out for trimming of

trees, Adequate numbers of DTRs are being erected to avoid low voltages,

Suitable action are being taken to curb the theft of energy and erection of

unauthorized lines/DTRs, Street lights are being maintained by local bodies

and will be advised to switch off during day time, As per field requirement

depending on the work load, the required field staff is deployed.

The street lights are being maintained by local bodies, they will be advised

accordingly. All pending Agricultural services are released by giving all

required material like poles, conductor, etc.

The activities listed are to be done on continuous basis as per the citizen

charter services, like Bill Corrections, Providing Meters, Poles, Conductor,

DTR‟s, AB Switches, Burnt Meters, Wrong readings, earthing etc.

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The Discoms shall ensure proper earthing for single phase transformers

and/or to run a neutral wire from substations to single phase transformers

in order to avoid accidents.

The Commission directs the Discoms to maintain the construction

standards which are in force while executing the works. There should be

proper supervision and quality control check on works executed in order

to avoid breakdowns and interruptions. This will also avoid accidents.

Further in order to avoid accidents on existing system, regular

maintenance works to be carried out. They are also directed to take energy

conservation steps under DSM measures.

4.6.20. (A)Provision of 24 hours electricity supply to Agricultural sector: Sri.

Janardhan Reddy, Sri Devi Reddy and others mentioned that in the state of

Telangana, 2-3 deaths take place daily due to electric shocks during replacement

of transformer fuse. Hence it is requested to provide power supply for 24 hours

and install a timer at these transformers.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per Government norms agricultural sector is

allocated 7 hours of electricity supply. In an instance of fuse going off the

farmers are requested to inform the concerned department official, who will do

the necessary repair. The process of informing cell phone numbers of all the

officials‟ up to the line men at each village office is being taken up.

(C)Commission’s View: The steps taken by the Licensees are in order.

However, the Discoms shall ensure timely implementation of the above steps. If

the employees fail to implement the above directives , necessary disciplinary

action may be taken immediately. The action taken in this regard shall be kept

in its website.

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4.6.21. (A)Provision of neutral wire to transformer from the substation: Sri M.

Ramdas, Smt CH Ananthamma and others stated that the single phase

transformers can be arranged with 6.3 kV neutral from the sub-stations. They

have suggested that all transformers be provided with earthing connection from

sub-stations.

(B)Licensee’s Response: In TSSPDCL all transformers are being safely earthed

so that it does not cause any damage to farmers and animals. Provision of

earthing wires from sub-stations to all transformers is a very costly affair. As a

first stage implementation, works in villages having a sub-station are going on

in order to provide neutral wiring to transformers. Thus necessary measures

will be taken to provide neutral wires to the financially backward people.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission is of the opinion to implement the

existing directive though it involves cost to avoid accidents (to human beings

and animals) especially in the rural areas as many objectors have also raised this

issue.

4.6.22. (A)Compensation for electrical accidents: Sri Prakash Chary and others stated

that from the past 40 years electrical department wires are hanging amidst the

agricultural fields, which can cause accidents and no lease or as such

compensation is being given to the farmers owning the land. They have

mentioned that the breakage of these wires can cause death of farmers present in

the agricultural fields and the Discoms should pay monthly rental to the farmer

for the wires passing through his fields. They have enquired whether the

compensation paid to the victim‟s family is equivalent to the compensation paid

to the officer of highest rank in the DISCOM.

(B)Licensee’s Response: As per Electricity Act, the electrical wires and lines

have to be necessarily installed thus no lease is given in this regard. In case crop

gets damaged during the installation of lines and wires, the compensation

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subsequent to the crop damage shall be given. And in case a farmer dies due to

electrical wire/line breakage then a compensation of Rs.2 Lakh is given.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by Discoms is satisfactory.

4.6.23. (A)No current Data on Agricultural Services: Sri G. Buchi Reddy and others

stated that the Agricultural connections obtained 15-20 years back have been

claimed as non-sanctioned by the Discom officials and no data related to

sanction is present in the Discoms, computer and motor starter box and wires

were taken away by the Discoms, as the connection was treated as unauthorized.

Thus they have requested to take action in favor of the farmers so that justice is

served to them.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Service Connection Register has been thoroughly

checked and nowhere the objector‟s name has been found. Assistant Engineer

(Operations), Shankarpally has contacted the objector telephonically and

information verification is being processed.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by Discom is satisfactory.

However, the Discom shall verify the records as stated and furnish the reply

within one month

4.6.24. (A)Change from paying category to free category: Sri Kavali Bhikshapati stated

that they belong to the SC category of farmers who had been sanctioned a 5 HP

motor 20 years back whose category is not being changed from paying to free

category even after submission of MRO certificate. They have paid Rs.20000 till

now and are asked to pay Rs.30000 to Rs.45000 more and the starter boxes have

been removed and taken away. Thus they have requested the Commission to

change their category from paying to free category and also requested to return

the already paid bill amounts.

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(B)Licensee’s Response: The records of the objector with service no. 420400418,

Dt. 10.04.2006 were verified. The objector was billed for 625 units from Aug‟09 to

Sep‟ 13 and later changed from paying category to free category as he was not a

tax payer. The amount paid till now is Rs.2300. Adjustments will be made based

on bills & additional papers submitted by the objector.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply furnished by Discoms is satisfactory.

4.6.25. (A)Rectification of damaged wires: Sri R.Gopal Reddy and others requested to

rectify and repair the damaged wires in order to avoid electrical accidents.

(B)Licensee’s Response: The electrical wires wherever damaged are being

replaced with new wires.

(C)Commission’s View: As directed in earlier paragraphs, The Discoms shall

pay special attention in replacing the damaged wires in the entire area of supply

of the Licensees and furnish month wise status report on number of locations

identified and number of locations rectified during the month along with the

balance pending. All the locations with damaged wires shall be attended and

rectified by 30th September, 2015.

4.6.26. (A)Suggestions regarding online registration of complaints: Sri R.Gopal Reddy

and others suggested that Discom offices at all levels should have the service of

online complaint registration and furnish reply after the complaint is processed.

A provision of SMS service may also be made available.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Not furnished.

(C)Commission’s View : The Commission directs the Licensee to examine the

suggestion of the objector regarding online complaint registration system,

allocating the complaint number, SMS to the concerned officer and

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developing tracking system for resolving the complaint until it is redressed

and submit the report by 30th May, 2015.

4.6.27. (A)Suggestions regarding sanction of material for Agricultural connections:

Shri Narayana Reddy and others stated that when agricultural connections are

sanctioned, the details of material (poles) are to be given to the farmers in written

form and signature be taken, in order to avoid misappropriation of material.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Discom is having internal mechanism of inspection of

the works i.e., quality control wing and vigilance wing to curb the

misappropriation of materials if any done by field officers.

(C)Commission’s View: Reply of the Licensee satisfactory.

4.6.28. (A)Prior information before conduct of CGRF meetings: Shri Gajender and

others stated that the DISCOMs are not informing the farmers about the CGRF

meetings conducted at mandal level, pamphlets are not being circulated and the

only medium of information is the newspaper on the day of the meeting. Thus

they have requested to publish the meeting details along with agenda in the

newspaper 4 to 5 days prior to the meeting.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Suggestion will be examined.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission has directed the CGRF to intimate its

visit programmes of Mandal level at least two months in advance. The Mandal

level officer of Discom is directed to communicate the CGRF visit programme to

the consumers in villages through elected village level public representative

(Sarpanch) , Village level Officer and any other mode of communication to have

wide publication.

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4.6.29. (A)Deaths due to electrical accidents: Some objectors stated that deaths due to

electrical accidents are because of power supply at night, improper maintenance

of T/F, lack of response from DISCOM officials, officials not visiting the location

of deaths for investigation, improper laying and maintenance of

conductors/poles and not adhering to quality standards.

They also stated that on 22.06.2013 P. Linga Reddy resident of Sai Reddy Guda,

Moinabad met with an electrical accident and died for which a compensation of

Rs.1,00,000 was given even though the respected CGRF has raised the ex-gratia

amount to Rs.2,00,000. How far is this amount enough to compensate a farmer‟s

life? They have suggested that proper compensation be paid. They also stated

that the condition of the electrical wire being vulnerable was informed on

27.05.2013 and submitted a request letter in writing to the AE named Shabad.

They enquired whether any action can be taken against the concerned officer in

this regard and has requested to be informed if any action is taken from the

Discom side.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Supply of electricity during night is not the reason for

threat to human life. Maintenance of electricity lines and transformers is being

carried out. Officials at regional level have been instructed to respond and

resolve farmer complaints immediately. Steps have been taken up to see the

submission of report by A.D.E or D.E concerned. New earth wires to be

provided to transformers where there is an earth wire problem. Steps are being

taken for rectifications/replacements relating to earth wires, sagging conductor,

and intermediate poles and to adhere to quality standards. An amount of Rs.1,

00,000 was paid as compensation as per rules. There was no such complaint as

per our records.

(C)Commission’s View: The Commission directs the Licensee to submit the

Detailed report on the complaint and action taken by 30th May, 2015.

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4.6.30. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding reinstallation of DTR: Sri Surender

Reddy and others stated that an agricultural transformer was subjected to theft

on 28.8.2014 in Pillimadugu village, Shankar pally mandal, Ranga Reddy

district and the same was brought to the notice of officials concerned(AE,DE,SE)

on several occasions. No action has been taken even after 5 months of theft. They

have requested for an enquiry into the matter & pay compensation of Rs. 2,

00,000 each to the four (4) farmers who incurred a loss of two crops.

(B)Licensee’s Response: According to the records 2 transformers have been

registered to be stolen from Chandippa & Sheriguda villages and new

transformers were arranged whereas no such theft has been reported in

Pilimadugu village.

(C)Commission’s View: The Licensee shall conduct enquiry on the compliant of

objector and furnish the report by 30th of May, 2015. The Licensee is advised

while furnishing the information, relevant details such as date of incident

occurred/ reported and date on which final action is taken shall be given. In this

case the Licensee has reported that two numbers of DTRs are replaced in place

of DTRs stolen away. But, the above details are not furnished without which the

review is not possible.

4.6.31. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding provision of timers on Agricultural

transformers: Sri Devi Reddy and others stated that the applicants may be given

serial nos. and services offered to them based on serial no. The families of middle

aged farmers who have died due to electric shocks while replacing the fuse are

facing lot of problems. The farmers are attempting to replace the fuses as there is

no response from the DISCOM staff. They have suggested employing timers at

transformers to monitor 7 hours of supply

(B)Licensee’s Response: Supply to agro sector according to the prescribed

schedule is provided through a three phase AB switch. Single phase power

supply is being given from 6 pm to 6 am through single phase AB switch. There

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will not be power supply in DTRs when single phase supply is given and hence

timer is not required.

(C)Commission’s View: Providing of timer at transformers to monitor 7 hours

supply will not solve the problem on occurring accidents while replacing the

fuses to transformers by farmers. The Discoms have stated that cell phone

services are being provided to field staff in order to attend fuse off calls in rural

areas. This will help the rural consumers to call the staff for replacing the fuses

of DTRs. which will avoid occurrence of accident to farmers.

The Discoms are directed to ensure that the field staff, to whom cell phone

service (SIM card) are given, are attending to the fuse off calls within time, on

the receipt of calls from farmer over phone. For ensuring the same, registering

the time of call, and to confirm the action taken from the consumer is

required. For achieving this, the Licensee may examine on usage of advanced

IT solutions. The Licensee may examine other alternate approach to achieve

the above objective such as creating a central monitoring team to ensure that

the field staff is responding properly to the farmers’ fuse off calls. The action

taken in this regard shall be intimated within 2 months.

4.6.32. (A)Suggestions regarding privatization of distribution companies & provision

of 7 hours of supply: Shri K. Santosh Kumar and others stated that central

government has future plan of privatizing the distribution companies wherein

these companies will put obstacles to functioning of the government agencies.

Thus they have suggested appointing a Director (NGO) having clean track

record for Consumer Welfare Performance Improvement who shall improve

efficiency of the companies and curb corruption.


i) TSSPDCL Response: Amendment to Electricity Act 2003 is under way.

DISCOM has taken measures to reduce distribution losses and they have

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considerably reduced from 27% to 12%. In order to improve customer service

DISCOM has already set up 14 Integrated Customer Service Centers (ICSC), 63

Customer Service Centers (CSC) and as per the State Regulatory Norms i.e. SOP

given by ERC.

ii)TSNPDCL Response: Issue of privatization of DISCOM‟s is not under

Licensees jurisdiction.

(C)Commission’s View: Appointment of Director in the Discoms, owned by

Government, is not within the powers of the Commission and the issue of

privatization of Discoms is also not under the powers of Commission.

4.6.33. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding Toll free no & Rythu Mitra Services: Sri

Lakshma Reddy and others enquired the statistics of no of complaints being

registered with the Toll free number They requested that awareness has to be

created in consumers about Toll free Nos. 1800 425 3600 & 1800 425 0028. They

have enquired about the Toll free nos and Rythu Mithra Nos. They also enquired

about the discontinuity of availability of Rythu Mitra vehicle and the problems

being faced by the farmers. They requested that the services provided to farmers

should be in force irrespective of the change in DISCOM officials. They have also

requested that system of complaint registration on Toll free No should be user

friendly and should have monitoring feasibility. They have also requested for

SMS facility in this regard.


i)TSSPDCL’s Response: In TSNPDCL, the reasons for implementation and now

uprooting of toll free no service shall be examined and necessary action shall be

taken.

ii)TSNPDCL’s Response: Any consumer can register his complaint with the

Toll free no 18004250028. Awareness about the Toll free no has been done earlier

and it is also being printed on the electricity bills. From Nov‟12 i.e. start of Toll

free no service, 1, 50,304 complaints have been received and necessary services

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have been provided by the DISCOM officials. In order to serve the complaints

received, 1118 SIM cards were given to linemen and these nos. were given at the

Gram Panchayat Centres which were also published in the local newspapers.

Transformer replacements are carried out within 24 hours. A vehicle has been

allocated at each sub-division and steps are being taken to allocate another

vehicle to carry out services without delay.

(C)Commission’s View: The reply of Discoms to certain extent i.e. creation of

Toll Free No‟s and allocation of vehicle to each Subdivision, is satisfactory. If the

requirement of consumer i.e. replacing the defective/failed DTR within the

prescribed time is met, the name of vehicle (Rythu Mitra) will not be the criteria.

The Discoms shall ensure that the transportation of failed transformers is done

at the cost of Discoms. In case, vehicle provided to sub-division, for this

purpose, is unable to meet the requirement, replacement of failed DTRs should

be done by hiring a private vehicle.

4.6.34. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding losses: Sri Muralidhar Reddy and others

stated that the loss percentage given by DISCOMs for the year 2013 loss in

Hyderabad south circle was 47.55%. They have stated that required measures

would be taken to reduce the losses. The objector has enquired the present loss

percentage, reduction in losses and future plan of action to reduce losses.

(B)Licensee’s Response: During FY 2014-15, up to Dec‟14 losses in Hyderabad

South Circle have been recorded at 46.05%. DISCOM‟s have taken the following

measures in order to reduce the losses: Keeping theft of power under control,

proper categorization of services, replacement of mechanical meters with

electronic meters and shifting of meters from inside to the outside the house

premises, replacement of damaged meters, investigation of UDC/OSL services,

Regularization of unauthorized connections and sealing of meters.

Cases recorded and assessed by DPE:

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In order to reduce theft of power and losses in Hyderabad South Circle,

intensive investigation is being carried out. From past few months number of

cases registered and amount assessed in Hyderabad South Circle have been

increased.

Sl.

No Period

Total No of cases registered

No. Total Amt(Rs. Lakh)

1 Apr’10-Mar’11 5015 292.96

2 Apr’11-Mar’12 3968 232.61

3 Apr’12-Mar’13 8933 536.11

4 Apr’13-Jan’14 7947 493.57

5 Feb’14-Feb’15 11995 901.61

The no of cases registered this year are high when compared to no of cases

registered in the past 5 years. The figures of no of cases registered and assessed

amount for last year were 7947 & Rs. 494 Lakh whereas this year it is 11995 &

Rs. 901 Lakh respectively. After Hon‟ble High Court‟s Judgment, intensive

investigation is being carried out. During the investigation carried out in 11

months by 741 teams in the Hyderabad South Circle, it has been found out that

in 11995 cases out of 18035 services the assessed amount was Rs. 9.01 Crore. It

was decided that this investigation shall be continued until the loss figure

comes to a single digit. During this process malpractice cases were also

registered. It is observed that malpractice cases are because of the huge

difference between development charges in domestic and commercial

categories. There are some malpractice cases where consumers take connections

under domestic category and use it for commercial purposes. Subsequent to

equalizing the development charges for both categories awareness is to be

created among consumers which will lead to reduction in malpractice cases.

(C)Commission’s View: The actions being taken by Discoms to reduce the

commercial losses in old city of Hyderabad to certain extent are satisfactory. The

losses in the old city of Hyderabad are still high.

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4.6.35. (A)Recruitment of linemen& helpers: Sri B. Narsimha Reddy and others

requested for filling the posts of linemen/helper immediately.


i) TSSPDCL: Recruitment of linemen/helper is being delayed as various cases

are pending in the courts.

ii)TSNPDCL: Filling up of posts is done as per the Govt. Orders.

(C)Commission’s View: The Discoms replies are satisfactory.

4.6.36. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding members of CGRFs: Sri K.Murali Mohan

Reddy and others stated that CGRF comprises of 1 consumer member & 3

DISCOM officials. On many occasions the orders issued by CGRF are going in

favor of DISCOMs. Hence, in order to do justice to the consumers, it is requested

that CGRF should comprise of one judicial member, one consumer

representative and two DISCOM officials.


TSSPDCL’s Response: The forum consists of 4 members; 1 Chairman and 3

members. Licensee appoints Forum Chairman and 2 members and Commission

appoints an independent member.

(C)Commission’s View: The present system of filling of posts of CGRF is as per

the existing regulation. However, the suggestion shall be examined.

4.6.37. (A)Electricity conservation & reducing electricity demand: Sri N. Venugopal

Reddy and others enquired on measures taken for electricity conservation and

reducing electricity demand.

Licensee’s Response:

i) TSNPDCL’s Response: Electricity conservation slogans are printed on

electricity bills. Awareness is created by conducting sub-station committee

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meetings, enlightenment programs for farmers, distribution of pamphlets etc.

Demand increases based on increasing electricity needs.

ii) TSSPDCL’s Response: Under TSSPDCL‟s jurisdiction, “Bachat Lamp

Yojana” scheme in coordination with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has

been launched where the work of replacement of incandescent bulbs with CFL

bulbs was entrusted to M/s C-Quest Capital Green Ventures. 6.5 lakhs bulbs

have been distributed to households in 6 operational divisions. Demand

increases based on increasing electricity needs.

(C)Commission’s View: In addition to action taken on conservation of energy,

the Discoms shall arrange vide publication in rural areas, especially agricultural

consumers to install LT Capacitors of required rating by the farmer. Discoms

may also examine the possibility of providing some incentive mechanism on

energy saving, to farmers those who maintain overall PF of 0.90, recorded on

the meter, in consultation with farmers welfare organizations.

4.6.38. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding individual feeders and fixation of

meters: Sri N. Venugopal Reddy and others stated that individual feeders be

provided. They also suggested for fixing meters for everyone. They also

suggested for improvement in performance and removal of subsidy amount.

(B)Licensee’s Response: Provision of separate agricultural feeders involves

huge expenditure. Even then DISCOM is exploring the possibility of providing

separate lines to segregate Agricultural Feeders. The illegal connections are

being regularized through intensive inspection by the DPE. Necessary measures

are being taken up to improve operational services.

(C)Commission’s View: Discoms reply on installation of separate agricultural

feeders & improvement in performance is satisfactory. Regarding fixing of

meters, meters are provided to all categories of services except LT-V

Agricultural category. This requires considerable time. In place recording

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energy of individual consumers, the Commission has specified a methodology

(ISI Methodology) to estimate the LT-V Agricultural category consumption

based on data collected from selected sample DTRs, to these sample DTRs

meters are provided on LV side of DTRs. Regarding, removal of subsidy

amount, the state Government is granting required subsidy amount under

Section 65 of Electricity Act, 2003 for certain categories of consumers to meet the

full cost of service for these categories.

4.6.39. (A)Objections/Suggestions regarding 24 hours quality supply of power and

removal of free power supply: Sri N. Venugopal Reddy and others requested for

24 hours of quality supply of electricity also suggested to discontinue free supply

of power.


i)TSNPDCL’s View: Due to gap between supply and demand, power supplies

to agricultural consumers is given for 6-7 hours in two slots, one slot during day

time.

ii)TSSPDCL’s View: Based on the availability of power, supply is given for 6-7

hours. In the coming months 600 MW from KTPP, 600 MW from Singareni, 300-

400 from solar power is expected. 7 hours of supply will be given as soon as this

power is available.

(C)Commission’s View: The Discom‟s reply is satisfactory.

4.7. STATEMENT OF GOVT OF TELANGANA DURING PUBLIC

HEARINGS

4.7.1. The submissions made by the representative of Govt. of Telangana during the

public hearings are summarized below:

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The transmission and distribution utilities have reduced T&D losses from

18.38% in FY 2013-14 to 17.02% in FY 2014-15 (up to September 2014). The

per capita consumption at the end of Jan 2015 is 1134 units.

During FY 2013-14, 5.04 Lakh consumers were added to bring the total

number of consumers in the State to 1.11 Crore as on 31-03-2013. During the

current year up to the end of Jan 2015, a total no. of 9.89 lakh consumers

were added to the network bringing the no. of consumers served by

TSDISCOMs to 1.20 Crore.

During FY 2013-14, 60,100 No. of agricultural connections were released and

this year 57191 nos. agricultural connections were released to the end of Jan

2015. The total agriculture connections are around 19.76 lakh. TSDISCOMs

are implementing HVDS to agriculture consumers to give better quality

power by reducing the length of conventional LT lines.

TSDISCOMs have been directed to ensure that failed DTRs are replaced

within 48 hours in rural areas by maintaining adequate Rolling stock of

transformers.

TSDISCOMs have already completed pilot projects in all Districts to

segregate mixed rural feeders into dedicated agriculture feeders and rural

feeders in one mandal in each district. This will facilitate rural feeders to

provide continuous three phase power supply to rural areas which will in

turn promote rural industrialization and increase in non-farm income

sources in rural area.

TSDISCOMs have signed PPAs for Solar power for 515 MW in 34 projects

with a weighted average lowest levellized tariff of Rs. 6.722/Unit for 25

years. TSDISCOMs would set Project Monitoring Unit to ensure 100%

commissioning as per the terms of PPA.

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Towards achieving the target of making Telangana a solar hub, TSDISCOMs

have been directed to procure another 1000 MW of Solar power through

competitive bidding route.

Case-I bidding process has been initiated by TSDISCOMs for procurement

of 2000 MW of power as per Government of India guidelines with the

approval of the Hon‟ble Commission.

Government is also facilitating TSGENCO to increase their production

capacity.

Detailed Project Report is being prepared for implementation of “Power For

All” (PFA) program of Government of India. The program will be

implemented by Government of Telangana with active support from

Government of India. The objective of the above program is to supply 24x7

quality reliable and affordable power to all Domestic, Commercial and

Industrial consumers by March 2017.

The Government is committed to the welfare of the farmers and will

provide free power to all eligible agriculture consumers. Government has

earmarked subsidy of Rs.3000 Crore for TSDISCOMs during FY 2014-15.

The Government is committed to the cause of industrial development in the

State and it is a matter of pride that the State of Telangana has amongst the

lowest HT Industrial Tariffs in the country.

The State utilities have planned to invest an amount of Rs. 3324 Crore in the

FY 2015-16 to strengthen the Transmission and Distribution systems to meet

the additional load growth and to improve voltage profiles.

The Government is committed to provide necessary financial assistance to

power sector and subsidy to the utilities in accordance with the provisions

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of Section 65 of the Electricity Act, 2003. This would enable the Government

to meet its objective of ensuring quality power supply to all consumers and

also in extending necessary assistance to BPL families and farm sector.”

4.8. CONSULTATION WITH GOTS FOR SUBSIDY

4.8.1. The Commission addressed a letter to Govt. of Telangana State vide Letter No.

TSERC/Secy/EAS/2015 dated 23.03.2015 informing that the Commission after

examining the projected sales, the percentage of losses in the system, the

availability of power, the cost of power purchases, the proposed tariffs, the

extent of cross subsidy existing in the proposed tariffs and the objections and

suggestions received from the consumers and general public, had determined

the Revenue Requirement for FY 2015-16 at Rs. 23480.16 Crore., as against an

amount of Rs 26473.76 Crore filed by both the DISCOMS.

4.8.2. In this letter the GoTS was informed that the Commission had prepared a Full

Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule (FCRTS) (Table 8) to enable recovery of

determined revenue requirement. The Government was informed that, the

Commission had prepared a Retail Supply Tariff Schedule for FY 2015-16 by

taking note of the amount of Rs. 4227.24 Crore as subsidy u/s 65 of the Electricity

Act, 2003 for the tariff proposals of the DISCOMS.

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4.8.3. In response to the Commission‟s letter TSERC/Secy/EAS/2014 dated 23-03-

2015, the Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Government of

Telangana, vide Letter No. 399/Budget/2015 dated 26.03.2015 informed that

“Government of Telangana have noted the retail sale tariffs proposed by the

Hon‟ble Commission for FY 2015-16 for the distribution companies in the state.

While confirming its commitment to provide subsidy amount in accordance with

Section 65 of the Electricity Act, 2003 in the manner specified by the

Commission”, in its letter for the tariff proposal of DISCOMS submitted for

Financial Year 2015-16. GoTS in its letter also mentioned that GoTS will provide

an additional subsidy of Rs 30 Crore towards reduction in tariff for Poultry

Farms. Commission should maintain uniform retail supply tariff for all

categories of consumer across both the DISCOMs of the State for FY 2015-16.

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CHAPTER-5

5. AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT (ARR) AND COST OF

SERVICE (COS)

5.1.1. In this chapter, the Commission analyzed all the components of the Aggregate

Revenue Requirement (ARR) of both the Licensees, in the light of the objections

/suggestions raised by various stakeholders in writing and oral submissions

made during public hearing and also suggestions made in the State Advisory

Committee (SAC) meeting, approved the ARR for FY 2015-16. Before analyzing

the ARR, the Commission examined the category wise sales filed by Discoms

and arrived at the category wise sales for FY 2015-16 in order to project the

energy input requirement and in turn to arrive at the Power Purchase Cost. This

Power Purchase Cost constitutes about 70% to 80% of the total ARR.

5.1. CATEGORY WISE SALES AND ENERGY INPUT REQUIREMENT

5.1.1. Metered Sales

5.1.1.1. Metered Sales (other than HT-IV Irrigation & CPWS): The Commission

examined the forecasted sales for different consumer categories excluding the

Agriculture category for FY 2015-16. The Commission also examined the

CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) of last 5 years and the impact of

R&C measures in previous year sales and decided to accept the sales projected

by the DISCOMs except for LT-V Agriculture, HT-IV Irrigation & CPWS, HT-

V Railway Traction and HT-III Airports, Bus stations, Railway stations. As

regards additional load likely to be added for Categories like, HT-III (Airports,

Bus stations and Railway stations) and HT-V (Railway Traction), the

Commission asked the Licensees to submit the current status of work in

progress of Hyderabad Metro Rail works (Traction and Stations ) and Other

Railway projects. Based on the actual progress of such works, the Commission

is of the view that the entire additional loads projected by the Licensees may

not materialize during FY 2015-16. Hence, the Commission re-assessed the

sales for these categories.

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5.1.1.2. Metered Sales of HT-IV Irrigation & CPWS: The sales projected under this

category by the Discoms are on much high side. The Commission observed

that the sales volume approved in the previous years for this category based

on the projection made by the Discoms are not realised. The sales pertaining

to Government Lift irrigation category, relies mostly on materialization of lift

irrigation schemes (LIS) in progress. The Commission after ascertaining the

actual status of LIS in progress modified the sales projected by the Discom,

duly considering the actual sales and progress of these schemes. The

Commission fixed the sales volume to this category at 551 MU for TSSPDCL

and 425 MU for TSNPDCL for FY 2015-16 amounting to a quantum 976 MU to

both the Licensees for FY 2015-16.

5.1.2. Sales to Un-Metered Category (LT- V -Agriculture)

The Commission examined the sales to LT- V Category: Irrigation and

Agriculture and found that these are on much higher side compared to the

approved sales for FY 2013-14. The Commission while arriving the

agriculture sales for FY 2015-16, considered valid DTR meter readings in ISI

methodology, number of agriculture connections likely to be released in FY

2015-16, number of services existing and its connected load on the record of

DISCOMs. Based on these factors, the Commission estimated the sales to LT

V: Irrigation and Agriculture at 6318 MU for TSSPDCL and 4340 MU for

TSNPDCL for FY 2015-16 amounting to a quantum of 10658 MU for both the

Licensees. The category wise and month wise sales approved by the

Commission for FY 2015-16 are as given in the Table below:

Table 5.1-1: Category wise and month wise sales approved for FY 2015-16

Sales / Forecast Sales (MU) TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

LT Category 16648.35 8332.62

Category I (A&B) - Domestic 6654.96 2780.32

Category II (A,B& C) - Non-domestic/Commercial 2009.79 577.85

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Category III (A & B) - Industrial 808.81 280.83

Category IV (A,B&C) - Cottage Industries

&Dhobighats 9.19 6.92

Category V (A, B & C) - Irrigation and Agriculture 6318.00 4340.01

Category VI (A & B) - Local Bodies, St. Lighting &PWS 790.72 310.22

Category VII (A & B) - General Purpose 56.11 36.47

Category VIII (A & B) -Temporary Supply 0.77 0.00

HT Category at 11 KV 4464.75 1447.98

HT-I Industry Segregated 3036.43 564.24

HT-I (B) Ferro-Alloys 0.00 0.00

HT-II - Others 1233.61 100.40

HT-III Airports, Railway and Bus stations 4.81 8.63

HT -IV A Private Irrigation & Agriculture 32.92 31.02

HT- IV B - CP Water Supply Schemes 36.10 12.95

HT-VI Townships and Residential Colonies 80.66 17.32

HT-VII - Green Power 0.00 0.00

HT -VIII - Temporary Supply 40.22 0.00

HT - RESCOs 0.00 713.42

HT Category at 33 KV 5838.89 297.97



HT-II - Others 599.35 9.74




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HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00

HT Category at 132 KV 3067.46 1504.04



HT-II - Others 72.63 1.74








HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00

Total 30019.45 11582.61

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5.1.3. Voltage wise losses adopted

To arrive at the Power purchase quantum, the voltage wise losses were used for

grossing up of approved sales at different voltages.

5.1.3.1. Distribution losses: The Commission considered the voltage wise loss

trajectory approved in the Distribution & Wheeling Tariff Order for the third

control period (i.e. , from FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19) and adopted the voltage

wise losses approved for the FY 2015-16 in the said control period as given in

the Table below:

Table 5.1-2: Voltage wise losses adopted


LT 6.50% 6.00%

11 kV 5.00% 4.25%

33 kV 3.99% 4.00%

5.1.3.2. Transmission Losses: The Commission considered the Transmission loss

trajectory approved in the Transmission Tariff Order for the third control

period (i.e., from FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19) and adopted the transmission

losses of 4.02 % approved for FY 2015-16 in the said control period.

5.1.4. Energy Requirement

5.1.4.1. The energy requirement for each Licensee was computed by grossing up the

approved sales at a particular voltage with the approved percentage loss for

that voltage level to arrive at the energy input for the next higher voltage level

of Distribution network. Thereafter, the TSTRANSCO losses of 4.02% were

used for arriving at the energy requirement at the state periphery.

5.1.4.2. The sales and energy requirement approved by the Commission for FY 2015-

16 are as given in the Table below:

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Table 5.1-3: Sales and energy requirement at State periphery approved for FY 2015-16

Licensee Sales (MU) Energy requirement at

State periphery (MU)

TSSPDCL 30019.45 34971.69

TSNPDCL 11582.61 13579.27

Total 41602.05 48550.97

5.2. POWER PURCHASE QUANTUM AND COSTS

5.2.1. Source wise Energy Availability

5.2.1.1. The Commission projected the energy availability from various sources for FY

2015-16 based on the methodology described below:

5.2.1.2. TSGENCO & APGENCO: Energy availability from Thermal power stations

was projected based on the station wise monthly generation plan and

maintenance schedules for FY 2015-16, furnished by TSGENCO & APGENCO.

The energy availability from the new GENCO Thermal plants viz.

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Plant and Kakatiya Thermal Power

Plant Stage II was considered based on the anticipated COD of respective

station as proposed by the Licensees. The Commission considered the

allocation to Telangana State as 53.89% of the total energy available from these

stations as per G.O. Ms No. 20 of 2014.

5.2.1.3. Hydro Energy: The Energy available from existing Hydro generating stations

was considered based on the Design Energy for the respective stations.

Regarding new Hydel station- Lower Jurala, the energy availability based on

the expected C.O.D was considered. The share of Telangana was considered as

53.89% of the total station wise energy availability.

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5.2.1.4. Central Generating Stations: The energy availability from Central Generating

Stations of NTPC and NLC, both existing and new, was considered based on

the actual PLF for the year FY 2013-14. Regarding new Central Generating

Stations, the availability of energy was considered as proposed by the

Licensee. The energy availability from NPC was considered as proposed by

the Licensees. The share for Telangana state was considered as 53.89% of the

total allocation to erstwhile AP. Thereafter the PGCIL loss level of 3.44%,

which is the average actual loss level for the preceding 1 year, was considered

for projecting the energy available at the State periphery.

5.2.1.5. APGPCL: The energy availability from APGPCL Stage-I and Stage-II was

considered as proposed by the Licensees.

5.2.1.6. IPPs: The energy availability of the following generating stations was

considered as follows:

a) GVK Station- The PPA period is going to expire by June, 2015 and

availability has been considered upto that period only.

b) Lanco Kondapalli Station- The PPA period is going to expire by December,

2015 and availability was considered up to that period only.

c) The availability from Spectrum and Reliance (BSES) was considered as

proposed by the Licensees as per the terms of the PPA.

d) Vemagiri, GVK extension, Konaseema and Gauthami stations: Due to non-

availability of natural gas, no availability was projected.

5.2.1.7. Non- Conventional Energy: The energy availability from non-conventional

energy sources was filed as 1803 MU including 707MU from solar energy. The

Licensees indicated the solar energy as 707 MU in the write-up whereas the

same was shown as 1030.49 MU in the annexure. The Commission considered

the figures given in the write up of the filings i.e. 1803 MU.

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5.2.1.8. Long/ Medium Term Power Purchases: The energy availability from Thermal

Power Tech and KSK Mahanadi long/ medium term PPAs was considered as

proposed by the Licensees. No Power is expected from Corporate Power Ltd.

5.2.1.9. HNPCL: The energy share of Telangana from M/s HNPCL was considered in

the proportion of 53.89% of the total energy availability based on the

anticipated COD of the station.

5.2.1.10. Bilateral/Short Term Purchases: Based on the month wise energy

requirement and energy availability, there is no requirement of energy from

bilateral/short term purchases.

5.2.1.11. Based on the above, the total energy availability works out to 54576.66 MU as

against the energy requirement of 48550.97 MU at the state periphery.

5.2.2. Monthly Merit Order Dispatch at State level

5.2.2.1. The monthly availability of energy from different thermal Power stations

along with variable costs as estimated by the Commission was used for

monthly merit order dispatch for FY 2015-16. In the merit order dispatch, the

monthly energy availability from each generating station was stacked up in

ascending order of variable cost and dispatch of the stations were made, after

dispatch of must run stations like Renewable source of energy, hydel stations

and Nuclear Power Stations (NPC) to meet requirements of both the

Licensees. Accordingly, the merit order dispatch is drawn in such a manner

that the cost of power procurement at State level is minimized to the extent

possible with reference to monthly information on availability and

requirement.

5.2.3. Cost of Energy at State Level

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5.2.3.1. TSGENCO & APGENCO: The Energy Charge (variable cost) for TSGENCO

& APGENCO Stations were considered based on the actual Energy Charge for

the period from April to December, 2014. For new generating Stations, the

Energy Charge was considered based on the proportion of imported coal and

domestic coal usage in the respective generating stations. The fixed charge for

TSGENCO & APGENCO Stations was estimated after vetting the fixed

charges proposed by the Licensees. These fixed charges are provisional only,

since the Generation tariffs for the third control period are yet to be

determined. After determination of station wise generation tariffs, variations,

in cost if any, found with reference to provisional tariffs now considered, will

be adjusted in subsequent year‟s tariff order.

5.2.3.2. Hydro Energy: The fixed charge for TSGENCO & APGENCO hydel Stations

was estimated after vetting the fixed cost proposed by the Licensees. These

fixed charges are provisional only, since the Generation tariffs for the third

control period are yet to be determined. After determination of station wise

generation tariffs, variations in cost, if any, found with reference to provisional

tariffs now considered will be adjusted in subsequent year‟s tariff order.

5.2.3.3. Central Generating Stations: The Energy Charge for Central Generating

Stations was considered based on the actual Energy Charge for the period

April to December, 2014. The fixed charges for Central Generating Stations

was considered based on the annual fixed charges approved by the Central

Electricity Regulatory Commission for FY 2013-14. For new Stations, the

Energy Charges and Fixed Charges have been considered based on Licensees‟

proposals

5.2.3.4. APGPCL: The Energy Charge and Fixed Charges for APGPCL was considered

after prudent check on the proposal of the Licensees.

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5.2.3.5. IPPs: The Energy Charge and Fixed Charges for the existing gas based IPPs

were considered after prudent check of such changes in the proposal of the

Licensees.

5.2.3.6. Non-Conventional Energy: The Power Purchase Cost (PP cost) of the non-

conventional energy generating stations was considered as proposed by the

Licensees

5.2.3.7. Long / Medium Term Power Purchases: The Tariffs obtained through the

competitive bidding were considered for long term and medium term power

purchases.

5.2.3.8. HNPCL: The Energy Charge and Fixed Charges for HNPCL were considered

same as those proposed by the Licensees since the tariff for this station has not

been determined.

5.2.4. Discom wise allocation of energy and cost

5.2.4.1. The Commission considered the share of SPDCL as 70.55% and NPDCL as

29.45% of the total energy dispatched at the State level. Based on the energy

dispatched at the State level as per merit order despatch and the

corresponding variable charge and fixed charges for the respective stations,

the Commission worked out the power purchase cost of SPDCL as Rs.

13299.27 Cr and that of NPDCL as Rs. 5551.62 Cr.

5.2.5. Discom to Discom (D-to-D) Energy Transfer and D-to-D Cost Adjustment

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5.2.5.1. Since the power from the generating stations is dispatched on the basis of

central dispatch for the entire State i.e., State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC),

often the energy share of one Licensee happens to be utilized by another

Licensee (DISCOM-to-DISCOM energy transfers). In the merit order process,

the station wise energy of one Licensee is transferred to other Licensee. The

price adopted in arriving at power purchase cost settlement of each station, is

the sum of fixed cost per unit and variable cost per unit of that station.

5.2.5.2. In line with the above approach, the D-to-D Energy Transfer from NPDCL to

SPDCL for FY 2015-16 works out to 653.25 MU and the corresponding power

purchase cost works out to Rs. 242.65 Cr.

5.2.6. RPPO Obligations

5.2.6.1. Since Telangana is a new state, the Commission opined to review the RPPO

obligation Regulations in force after examining the availability of Renewable

energy sources. Hence, the Commission has not provided any amount to meet

the cost of energy towards RPPO obligations.

5.2.7. Net Power Purchase Cost after D-to-D Transfer of energy

5.2.7.1. The net power purchase cost Discom wise after D-to-D transfer of energy

works out to the amounts as given below:

a. TSSPDCL - Rs. 13542.02 Cr

b. TSNPDCL - Rs. 5308.96 Cr

c. Total for both the Discoms – Rs. 18850.99 Cr

5.2.8. Summary of Discom wise power purchase cost

5.2.8.1. Based on the above, the power purchase cost for FY 2015-16 is as given in the

Tables below:

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Table 5.2-1: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for both the Discoms

Generating Station Power

Purchase Fixed Cost

Variable Cost

Total Avg. Cost

MU Rs. Cr Rs. Cr Rs. Cr Rs./kWh

TSGENCO & APGENCO Total

25147.92 4188.42 5930.62 10119.04 4.02

THERMAL 21110.28 3442.68 5930.62 9373.30 4.44

HYDRO 4037.64 745.74 0.00 745.74 1.85

Total CGS 12881.12 1272.89 3119.83 4392.72 3.41

NTPC - (SR) 2742.69 183.85 677.62 861.47 3.14

NTPC - (ER) 1371.46 113.27 189.26 302.53 2.21

NTPC-Simhadri 5375.22 669.07 1395.66 2064.73 3.84

NLC 941.74 55.40 210.49 265.90 2.82

NPC 996.37 0.00 296.26 296.26 2.97

New-CGS 1453.64 251.30 350.54 601.83 4.14

APGPCL 91.88 6.35 24.61 30.96 3.37

IPPS 1412.86 154.49 383.37 537.86 3.81

NCE 1802.86 0.00 970.09 970.09 5.38

OTHERS 7214.33 1232.31 1568.00 2800.32 3.88

Total 48550.97 6854.47 11996.52 18850.99 3.88

Table 5.2-2: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for TSSPDCL


Purchase Fixed Cost

Variable Cost

Total Avg. Cost



17741.85 2954.93 4184.05 7138.98 4.02

THERMAL 14893.30 2428.81 4184.05 6612.86 4.44

HYDRO 2848.55 526.12 0.00 526.12 1.85 Total CGS 9087.63 898.02 2201.04 3099.06 3.41

NTPC - (SR) 1934.97 129.70 478.06 607.77 3.14

NTPC - (ER) 967.57 79.91 133.52 213.43 2.21

NTPC-Simhadri 3792.22 472.03 984.64 1456.67 3.84

NLC 664.40 39.09 148.50 187.59 2.82

NPC 702.94 0.00 209.01 209.01 2.97

New-CGS 1025.54 177.29 247.30 424.59 4.14

APGPCL 64.82 4.48 17.36 21.84 3.37

IPPS 996.77 109.00 270.47 379.46 3.81

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Purchase Fixed Cost

Variable Cost

Total Avg. Cost


NCE 1271.91 0.00 684.40 684.40 5.38

OTHERS 5089.71 869.40 1106.22 1975.62 3.88

Total 34252.71 4835.83 8463.55 13299.37 3.88

D-to-D (Pool) Purchase 653.25 0.00 242.65 242.65 Grand Total 34905.96 4835.83 8706.20 13542.02 3.88

Table 5.2-3: Power Purchase Cost approved for FY 2015-16 for TSNPDCL


Purchase Fixed Cost

Variable Cost

Total Avg. Cost



7406.06 1233.49 1746.57 2980.06 4.02

THERMAL 6216.98 1013.87 1746.57 2760.44 4.44

HYDRO 1189.08 219.62 0.00 219.62 1.85

Total CGS 3793.49 374.87 918.79 1293.66 3.41

NTPC - (SR) 807.72 54.14 199.56 253.70 3.14

NTPC - (ER) 403.90 33.36 55.74 89.09 2.21

NTPC-Simhadri 1583.00 197.04 411.02 608.06 3.84

NLC 277.34 16.32 61.99 78.31 2.82

NPC 293.43 0.00 87.25 87.25 2.97

New-CGS 428.10 74.01 103.23 177.24 4.14

APGPCL 27.06 1.87 7.25 9.12 3.37

IPPS 416.09 45.50 112.90 158.40 3.81

NCE 530.94 0.00 285.69 285.69 5.38

OTHERS 2124.62 362.92 461.78 824.69 3.88

Total 14298.26 2018.64 3532.98 5551.62 3.88

D-to-D (Pool) Sales 653.25 0.00 242.65 242.65

Grand Total 13645.01 2018.64 3290.32 5308.96 3.89

5.2.9. Transmission Cost

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5.2.9.1. The Licensee (TSSPDCL) proposed the Transmission Cost for FY 2015-16

based on the Transmission Cost approved for APCPDCL by the erstwhile

APERC for the MYT Control Period FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19, duly

segregating the transmission cost pertaining to Anantapur and Kurnool

Districts. The Commission determined the same after vetting the Transmission

Cost of Rs. 820.55 Cr for FY 2015-16 based on the filings of Discom.

5.2.9.2. Similarly, TSNPDCL proposed the Transmission Cost for FY 2015-16 based on

the Transmission Cost approved for APNPDCL by the erstwhile APERC for

the MYT Control Period FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19, duly segregating the

transmission cost pertaining to 7 Mandals in Khammam District. The

Commission determined the same after vetting the Transmission Cost of Rs.

341.26 Cr for FY 2015-16 based on the filings of Discom.

5.2.10. Distribution (Network) Cost

5.2.10.1. This Commission determined, the Discom wise, Distribution Business ARR

and Wheeling Tariff year wise for the third Control Period FY 2014-15 to FY

2018-19 and notified the same on 27th March, 2015. The Commission adopted

the Discom wise Distribution Cost for FY 2015-16 from the said Order, as

indicated below:

a. TSSPDCL – Rs. 1830.64 Cr

b. TSNPDCL – Rs. 1203.16 Cr

c. Total for both the Discoms – Rs. 3033.80 Cr

5.2.11. SLDC CHARGES

5.2.11.1. The Licensee (TSSPDCL) proposed the SLDC Charges for FY 2015-16 based on

the SLDC Charges approved for APCPDCL by the erstwhile APERC for the

MYT Control Period FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19, duly segregating the SLDC

Charges pertaining to Anantapur and Kurnool Districts. The Commission

determined the same after vetting the SLDC Charges of Rs. 26.41 Cr for FY

2015-16 based on the filings of Discom.

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5.2.11.2. Similarly TSNPDCL proposed the SLDC Charges for FY 2015-16 based on the

SLDC Charges approved for APNPDCL by the erstwhile APERC for the MYT

Control Period FY 2014-15 to FY 2018-19, duly segregating the SLDC Charges

pertaining to 7 Mandals in Khammam District. The Commission determined

the same after vetting the SLDC Charges of Rs. 10.98 Cr for FY 2015-16 based

on the filings of Discom.

5.2.12. PGCIL and POSOCO/ULD Charges (for energy drawn from CGS and other

inter-state sources)

5.2.12.1. The Commission considered the PGCIL and POSOCO/ULD charges for FY

2015-16 as proposed by the Licensees which are indicated below:

Table 5.2-4: PGCIL and POSOCO charges approved (Rs. Cr)

Particulars TSSPDCL TSNPDCL Total for both

the Discoms

PGCIL Charges 257.62 104.84 362.46

POSOCO/ULDC

charges 16.44 6.69 23.13

5.2.13. Interest on Consumer Security Deposit (ICD)

5.2.13.1. The interest on consumer security deposit was computed for FY 2015-16, at the

rate of interest as specified in Regulations, on the total amount i.e., opening

balance of consumer security deposits in the beginning of the year and

additional security deposit anticipated on additional sales during FY 2015-16.

The Discom wise ICD arrived at is indicated below:

Table 5.2-5: Interest on consumer security deposit approved (Rs. Cr)

Particulars TSSPDCL TSNPDCL Total for both

the Discoms

Interest on Consumer

Security Deposit 205.82 51.88 257.7

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5.2.14. Effect of True ups

5.2.14.1. The Commission in Chapter 3 carried out the final true up of power purchase

cost for FY 2013-14 and provisional true up of power purchase cost for FY

2014-15. The net effect of the same was considered to be adjusted or recovered

in the ARR for FY 2015-16. The amount due to such true up is indicated below:

Table 5.2-6: True up of power purchase cost for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 (Rs. Cr)

Particulars TSSPDCL TSNPDCL Total

True up of power purchase cost

for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 -398.44 134.56 -263.88

5.2.15. Non-Tariff Income

5.2.15.1. The Commission considered the non-tariff income for retail supply business

for FY 2015-16 as proposed by the Licensees.

Table 5.2-7: Non-Tariff Income approved (Rs. Cr)

Particulars TSSPDCL TSNPDCL Total

Non-Tariff Income 35.01 28.68 63.69

5.2.16. Summary of Discom wise ARR approved

5.2.16.1. The summary of Discom wise ARR for FY 2015-16 as approved by the

Commission is given in the Table below:

Table 5.2-8: Discom wise ARR approved for FY 2015-16 (Rs. Cr)


Distribution Cost 1830.64 1203.16

Power Purchase cost 13542.02 5308.96

Transmission cost 820.55 341.26

SLDC Charges 26.41 10.98

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PGCIL Charges 257.62 104.84

ULDC Charges 16.44 6.69

Interest on Consumer Security

Deposit 205.82 51.88

Supply Margin 8.61 8.14

True up of power purchase cost

for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 -398.44 134.56

Aggregate Revenue

Requirement 16309.67 7170.48

5.3. CATEGORY WISE ALLOCATION OF COSTS AND COST OF SERVICE

5.3.1.1. Based on the licensee-wise Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR)

determined above and in the light of the objections / suggestions concerning

to Cost of Service, the Commission allocated the various elements (costs) of

ARR to various consumer categories and determined the Cost of Service (COS)

for different consumer categories for FY 2015-16.

5.3.1.2. The Commission computed the Cost of Service for each licensee for different

categories of consumers for FY 2015-16 based on embedded cost method. In

this method, the entire ARR (Cost) for FY 2015-16 is allocated among

consumer categories based on class load factor of each category, non-

coincident demand of each category, category wise co-incident factor to peak

demand, voltage wise assets, voltage wise losses (commercial and technical),

and category wise sales approved and category wise connected load/contract

demand.

5.3.1.3. The COS thus computed differs from one consumer category to other on

account of factors mentioned in the above Paragraph.

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5.3.1.4. The cost of service worked out for each consumer category was used for the

purpose of observing the cost and cross subsidy amount to make decisions on

tariff setting for different consumer categories in order to determine the tariff

to recover the approved ARR for FY 2015-16 in respect of each Licensee. The

CoS computed for each consumer category is given in Table below:

Table 5.3-1: CoS Computations for FY 2015-16 (Rs/kWh)

Category

FY 2015-16 TOTAL for

Two

Discoms TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

LT Cat I - Domestic 6.76 7.77 7.06

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 6.85 8.40 7.20

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 5.95 7.06 6.23

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries &

Dhobighats 6.10 6.98 6.48

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 4.80 5.26 4.99

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting &

PWS 6.71 8.75 7.29

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 6.76 8.61 7.49

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 7.31 0.00 7.32

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 5.49 6.63 5.67

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 4.31 5.27 4.34

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132

kV) 4.04 4.76 4.19

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 4.24 4.48 4.32

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(132 kV) 4.07 0.00 4.07

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (11 kV) 5.97 6.04 5.98

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (33 kV) 5.10 6.15 5.12

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132

kV) 4.75 8.20 4.83

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses &

Railways(11KV) 6.71 8.83 8.07

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses &

Railways(132KV) 4.24 0.00 4.24

HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (11

kV) 5.02 6.23 5.49

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Category

FY 2015-16 TOTAL for

Two

Discoms TSSPDCL TSNPDCL

HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (33

kV) 4.22 5.25 4.84

HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture

(132 kV) 4.04 5.13 4.51

HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 4.94 5.71 5.48

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption 6.16 6.46 6.32

HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 0.00 4.30 4.30

HT Rural Co-operatives (33 kV) 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Temporary 4.76 0.00 4.76

AVERAGE COST OF SERVICE 5.43 6.19 5.64

5.3.1.5. Considering the ARR and sales approved by the Commission for FY 2015-16,

the Average Cost of Supply for TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL works out to be Rs

5.43/kWh and Rs 6.19/kWh respectively. The combined Average Cost of

Supply for both the Discoms in the State of Telangana for FY 2015-16 works

out to be Rs 5.64/kWh.

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CHAPTER-6

6. TARIFF DESIGN AND RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFFS AND OTHER

CHARGES

6.1 FULL COST RECOVERY TARIFF SCHEDULE (FCRTS)

Methodology

6.1.1 The Commission in Chapter 5 of the Order arrived at category wise sales and

energy input requirement for FY 2015-16. The Commission in Chapter 5 of the

Order carried out the detailed analysis of Power Purchase Cost, other cost

elements and approved the Aggregate Revenue Requirement for both the

Licensees for FY 2015-16. Further, the Commission in Chapter 5 of the Order

worked out the cost of service for different consumer categories by allocating the

various costs to consumer categories.

6.1.2 The Commission after determining the ARR for FY 2015-16 first estimated the

Revenue at current tariffs with the approved sales and then the Revenue Gap at

current tariffs. Certain rates/charges proposed by the Licensees were modified

and the reference tariff schedule was arrived at. The Commission estimated the

revenue for each category for FY 2015-16 at the tariff indicated in the Reference

Tariff Schedule (RTS) as given in Table below:

Table 6.1-1: Reference Tariff Schedule

CONSUMER CATEGORY

Energy Fixed/Demand Charges Energy Charge

(Rs./Unit) Unit

KW/HP/KVA (Rs/Month)

LT-I DOMESTIC (Telescopic)

LT I (A) : Up to 50 Units/Month kWh 1.45

LT-I (B) : Above 50 Units/Month


First 50 kWh 1.45

51-100 kWh 2.60

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CONSUMER CATEGORY


(Rs./Unit) Unit



First 100 kWh 2.60

101-200 kWh 3.60


First 50 kWh 2.60

51-100 kWh 3.25

101-150 kWh 4.90

151-200 kWh 5.65

201-250 kWh 6.80

251-300 kWh 7.30

301-400 kWh 7.80

Above 400 kWh 8.50

LT-II NON DOMESTIC/ COMMERCIAL

LT II (A) : Up to 50 Units/Month kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.40

LT II (B) : Above 50 Units/Month

First 50 kWh/kVAh 50/kW 6.60

51-100 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.80

101-300 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 8.60

301-500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.10

Above 500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.70

LT II (C) : Advertisement Hoardings kWh/kVAh 53/kW 11.70

LT-III:INDUSTRY

Industries kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.40

Seasonal Industries (off season) kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.10

Pisci-culture/Prawn culture kWh/kVAh 21/kW 4.90

Sugarcane crushing kWh/kVAh 21/kW 4.90

Poultry farms kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.60

Mushroom & Rabbit Farms kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.00

Floriculture in Green House kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.00

LT-IV:COTTAGE INDUSTRIES

Cottage Industries up to 10 HP kWh 20/kW 3.75

Agro Based Activity up to 10 HP kWh 20/kW 3.75

LT-V:AGRICULTURE

LT-V(A):AGRICULTURE WITH DSM MEASURES

Corporate Farmers & IT Assesses kWh 2.50

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings >2.5 acre)

kWh 525/HP* 0.50

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CONSUMER CATEGORY


(Rs./Unit) Unit



kWh 525/HP* 0.50


kWh 0.00


kWh 0.00

LT-V (B) : AGRICULTURE WITHOUT DSM MEASURES



kWh 1050/HP* 1.00


kWh 1050/HP* 1.00


kWh 525/HP* 0.50


kWh 525/HP* 0.50

LT-V (C) : OTHERS

Salt farming units up to 15HP kWh 20/HP 3.70

Rural Horticulture Nurseries up to 15HP

kWh 20/HP 3.70

LT-VI : STREET LIGHTING AND PWS

LT-VI (A) : STREET LIGHTING

Panchayats kWh 32/kW 5.70

Municipalities kWh 32/kW 6.20

Municipal Corporations kWh 32/kW 6.70

LT-VI (B) : PWS SCHEMES

Panchayats kWh/kVAh 32/HP 4.60

Municipalities kWh/kVAh 32/HP 5.70

Municipal Corporations kWh/kVAh 32/HP 6.20

LT-VII : GENERAL

LT-VII (A) : GENERAL PURPOSE kWh/kVAh 21/kW 6.90

LT-VII (B) : RELIGIOUS PLACES kWh 21/kW 5.00

LT-VIII : TEMPORARY SUPPLY kWh/kVAh 21/kW 10.00

HT-I : INDUSTRY

HT-I (A) : GENERAL

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 370/kVA 5.10

LIGHTS AND FANS

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 5.10

INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

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CONSUMER CATEGORY


(Rs./Unit) Unit


11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 6.00


SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60



11 kV kVAh 7.00

33 kV kVAh 6.60


HT-I(B):FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV kVAh 5.70

33 kV kVAh 5.30


HT-II:OTHERS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60



11 kV kVAh 8.30

33 kV kVAh 7.60


HT-III:AIRPORTS,BUS STATIONS AND RAILWAY STATIONS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.40



11 kV kVAh 8.00

33 kV kVAh 7.40


HT-IV:IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS

Government LIS & Agriculture kVAh 5.70

CPWS kVAh 4.60

HT-V:RAILWAY TRACTION kVAh 6.80

HT-VI : Townships & Residential Colonies

kVAh 53/kVA 6.00

HT-VII:GREEN POWER kVAh 11.40

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CONSUMER CATEGORY


(Rs./Unit) Unit


HT-VIII:TEMPORARY 1.5 times of corresponding HT category

RESCO : Rural Electric Co-Operatives 0.91

* Equivalent Flat Rate Tariff per year

6.1.3 The Commission after examination of cost, revenue and cross subsidy of each

category of consumers made necessary changes to the rates/charges for certain

consumer categories and determined the Full Cost Recovery Tariff schedule for

FY 2015-16 by modifying the rates/charges in the reference tariff schedule.

6.1.4 The full cost recovery tariff rates/charges were determined by the Commission

in the following manner:

The revenue is computed as per Reference Tariff Schedule, for each

consumer category based on sales for FY 2015-16. The non-tariff income is

apportioned to different consumer categories.

The category wise revenue including non-tariff income is compared with

category wise cost of supply, based on cost of service arrived for each

category as mentioned in Chapter-5. Based on the cost and revenue from

each consumer category, some consumer categories are classified as

subsidizing, if the revenue is more than the cost (surplus) and while others

as subsidized, if the revenue is less than the cost (deficit).

The sum of surplus of revenue over cost available from subsidizing

categories is first utilized to meet the deficit of subsidized consumer

categories other than LT-I: Domestic and LT-V: Agriculture.

The remaining surplus, if any, is allocated to LT – I: Domestic and LT-V:

Agriculture categories in the ratio of a category‟s deficit to the total deficit of

these categories.

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After allocation of the surplus available, the net deficit (cost for that category

less revenue from the category and surplus allocated to that category) is

computed for LT-I: Domestic and LT-V: Agriculture consumer categories.

The net deficit computed for LT-I and LT-V categories is Rs 4227 Cr.

As there is no other source of revenue to meet the remaining cost, the

energy rate/charge for LT-I: Domestic and LT-V: Agriculture categories is

revised upwards by an amount equal to net deficit divided by approved

sales. By doing so, the revenue from tariff and allocated surplus will be

sufficient to meet the cost.

6.1.5 The Commission, following the methodology enumerated above, has drawn up a

Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule (FCRTS) for each Licensee. If the Licensees

levy the tariff as per FCRTS for FY 2015-16, they would recover the approved

ARR in full. The details of FCRTS and the revenue at FCRTS are given in Table

below:

Table 6.1-2: Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule FY 2015-16

CONSUMER CATEGORY Demand Charge Rs/kVA

Fixed Charge Rs/kW

Full Cost Recovery Charge, Rs./kWh

NPDCL SPDCL

LT-I: DOMESTIC

LT-I(A):Domestic, Up to 50 units

6.19 1.86

LT-I(B): Domestic, 51-100 units

0 - 50 units 6.19 1.86

51 - 100 units 7.34 3.01

LT-I(C ): Domestic, 101-200 units

0 - 50 units 7.34 3.01

51 - 100 units 7.34 3.01

101 - 150 units 8.34 4.01

151 - 200 units 8.34 4.01

LT-I(D) : Domestic, More than 200 units

0 - 50 units 7.34 3.01

51 - 100 units 7.99 3.66

101 - 150 units 9.64 5.31

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Fixed Charge Rs/kW


NPDCL SPDCL

151 - 200 units 10.39 6.06

201 - 250 units 11.54 7.21

251 - 300 units 12.04 7.71

301 - 400 units 12.54 8.21

More than 400 Units 13.24 8.91

T-II: NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL

LT-II(A): Non Domestic Upto 50 units

50 5.40 5.40

LT-II(B):Non Domestic, More than 50 units

0-50 units 50 6.60 6.60

51 - 100 units 53 7.80 7.80

101 - 300 units 53 8.60 8.60

301 - 500 units 53 9.10 9.10

>500 units 53 9.70 9.70 LT-II(C) Advertising Hoardings

53 11.70 11.70

LT-III: INDUSTRY

LT-III(A): Industry, Normal 53 6.40 6.40

LT-III(B): Seasonal Industries 53 7.10 7.10 LT-IV: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES & OTHERS

Cottage Industries 20 3.75 3.75

Agro Based Activities 20 3.75 3.75

LT-III(C ): Sugarcane Crushing

21 4.90 4.90

LT-V: AGRICULTURE

LT-V(A): WITH DSM MEASURES

Corporate Farmers & IT Assesses

7.60 3.17


525/HP *

5.60 1.17

Dry Land Farmers (Connections > 3 nos.)

525/HP *

5.60 1.17

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings <= 2.5 acre)

5.10 0.67

Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.)

5.10 0.67

LT-V(B): WITHOUT DSM MEASURES

Corporate Farmers & IT 8.60 4.17

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Fixed Charge Rs/kW


NPDCL SPDCL

Assesses


1050/HP *

6.10 1.67

Dry Land Farmers (Connections > 3 nos.)

1050/HP *

6.10 1.67

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings <= 2.5 acre)

525/HP *

5.60 1.17

Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.)

525/HP *

5.60 1.17

LT V(C): Others

Salt Farming 20 3.70 3.70

Rural Horticulture Nurseries 20 3.70 3.70 LT-VI: STREET LIGHTING AND PWS

Panchayats 32 4.60 4.60

Municipalities 32 5.70 5.70

Corporations 32 6.20 6.20

LT-VII: GENERAL AND RELIGIOUS PLACES

General 21 6.90 6.90

Religious Places 21 5.00 5.00 LT-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY

21 10.00 10.00

HT I INDUSTRY

HT-I(A): GENERAL

11 kV 370 6.00 6.00

33 kV 370 5.60 5.60

132 kV 370 5.10 5.10

INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

11 kV 6.00 6.00

33 kV 5.60 5.60

132 kV 5.10 5.10

SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV 370 6.00 6.00

33 kV 370 6.00 6.00

132 kV 370 6.00 6.00 HT-I(B): FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV 5.70 5.70

33 kV 5.30 5.30

132 kV 4.80 4.80

HT-II OTHERS

11 kV 370 7.30 7.30

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Fixed Charge Rs/kW


NPDCL SPDCL

33 kV 370 6.60 6.60

132 kV 370 6.40 6.40

HT-III: AIRPORT, BUS STNS. AND RLY.STNS.

11 kV 370 7.00 7.00

33 kV 370 6.40 6.40

132 kV 370 6.00 6.00 HT IV: LIFT IRRIGATION AND CPWS

5.70 5.70

HT-V: RAILWAY TRACTION

6.80 6.80

HT-VI:TOWNSHIPS AND COLONIES

53 6.00 6.00

RESCOS

Sircilla 0.91

Table 6.1-3- Revenue at Full Cost Tariff for FY15-16

Category NPDCL SPDCL Total

LT-I: DOMESTIC 2149.39 2994.75 5144.13

LT-II: NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL 532.26 1938.22 2470.48

LT-III: INDUSTRIAL 214.98 572.91 787.89

LT-IV: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES 2.83 4.12 6.95

LT-V: AGRICULTURE 2257.91 467.15 2725.06

LT-VI: STREET LIGHTING AND PWS 172.93 462.65 635.58

LT-VII: GENERAL AND RELIGIOUS PLACES 26.51 40.17 66.68

LT-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY 0.00 0.91 0.91

HT-I 947.48 7284.12 8231.60

HT-I(B) 25.04 108.98 134.03

HT-II 111.75 1825.66 1937.41

HT-III 7.49 50.01 57.51

HT-IV 241.98 310.59 552.57

HT-V 321.36 136.54 457.89

HT-VI 91.90 76.47 168.37

HT-VII 0.00 36.40 36.40

HT-VIII 66.69 0.00 66.69 TOTAL 7170.48 16309.67 23480.15

6.2 RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFF SCHEDULE (RSTS)

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6.2.1 The Commission worked out the Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule rates

(FCRTS) for FY 2015-16, which the Licensees will have to charge in the absence of

any external subsidization u/s 65 of Electricity Act, 2003 in order to generate the

revenue required to meet the approved cost.

6.2.2 As discussed in Chapter 4 of the Order, in response to the Commission‟s letter

TSERC/Secy/EAS/2014 dated 23-03-2015, the Secretary to Government, Energy

Department, Government of Telangana, vide Letter No. 399/Budget/2015 dated

26.03.2015 informed that “Government of Telangana have noted the retail sale

tariffs proposed by the Hon‟ble Commission for FY 2015-16 for the distribution

companies in the State. While confirming its commitment to provide subsidy

amount in accordance with Sec.65 of the Electricity Act, 2003 in the manner

specified by the Commission in the reference cited, GoTS in its letter also

mentioned that GoTS will provide an additional subsidy of Rs 30 Cr towards

reduction in tariff for Poultry Farms. The Govt. in its letter also directed, under

Section 108 of the Act, to maintain the uniform retail supply tariff across the

State.

6.2.3 Taking into consideration the amount of Rs. 4227.24 Cr plus Rs 30 Cr additional

subsidy for Poultry Farms, indicated in GoTS Letter No. 399/Budget/2015 dated

26-03-2015, as subsidy u/s 65 of Electricity Act, 2003 for the tariff proposals of

the DISCOMS, the Commission modified the rates for Poultry industry under LT

and HT supply and prepared the Retail supply Tariff Schedule for FY 2015-16 as

indicated in Table below:

Table 6.2-1: Retail Supply Tariff Rates for FY 2015-16

(Applicable w.e.f. 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016 in respect of the two Distribution

Licensees in the State of Telangana and one Rural Electric Cooperative Society

(Sircilla) in the State)

Consumer Category Energy Fixed/Demand Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

LT-I: DOMESTIC (Telescopic)**

LT-I(A)(i): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh 1.45

LT-I (A) (ii) More than 50 & up to 100 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 1.45

51-100 kWh 2.60 LT-I(B): Above 100 Units/Month


First 100 kWh 2.60

101-200 kWh 3.60

LT-I (B) (ii) More than 200 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 2.60

51-100 kWh 3.25

101-150 kWh 4.90

151-200 kWh 5.65

201-250 kWh 6.80

251-300 kWh 7.30

301-400 kWh 7.80

Above 400 kWh 8.50 LT-II: NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL

LT-II(A): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.40 LT-II(B): Above 50 Units/Month


51-100 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.80

101-300 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 8.60

301-500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.10

Above 500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.70 LT-II(C): ADVERTISEMENT HOARDINGS kWh/kVAh 53/kW 11.70 LT-III: INDUSTRY

Industries (General) kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.40

Seasonal Industries (off season) kWh/kVAh $53/kW 7.10

Pisciculture/Prawn culture kWh/kVAh 21/kW 4.90


Poultry farms* kWh/kVAh 50/kW 3.60


Floriculture in Green House kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.00 $ Off Season Fixed Charges shall be calculated on 30% of the Contracted Demand

LT-IV: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES

Cottage Industries (upto 10 HP) kWh 20/kW subject to a minimum of Rs 30/month

3.75 Agro Based Activity (upto 10 HP) kWh

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

LT-V: AGRICULTURE** LT-V(A): AGRICULTURE WITH DSM MEASURES


Wet Land Farmers (Holdings >2.5 acre) kWh 525/HP * 0.50

Dry Land Farmers (Connections > 3 nos.) kWh 525/HP * 0.50

Wet Land Farmers (Holdings <= 2.5 acre) kWh 0.00

Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.) kWh 0.00

LT-V(B): AGRICULTURE WITHOUT DSM MEASURES




Wet Land Farmers (Holdings <= 2.5 acre) kWh 525/HP * 0.50

Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.) kWh 525/HP * 0.50 * Equivalent flat rate tariff per Year

LT-V(C): OTHERS

Salt farming units with CL upto 15 HP kWh 20/HP 3.70

Rural Horticulture Nurseries upto 15 HP kWh 20/HP 3.70 LT-VI: STREET LIGHTING AND PWS LT-VI(A): STREET LIGHTING



Municipal Corporations kWh 32/kW 6.70 LT-VI(B): PWS SCHEMES

Panchayats kWh/kVAh 32/HP subject to a minimum of Rs 50/month

4.60

Municipalities kWh/kVAh 32/HP subject to a minimum of Rs 100/month

5.70

Municipal Corporations kWh/kVAh 6.20

LT-VII: GENERAL LT-VII(A): GENERAL PURPOSE kWh/kVAh 21/kW 6.90 LT-VII(B): RELIGIOUS PLACES kWh 21/kW 5.00

LT-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY kWh/kVAh 21/kW 10.00 HT-I: INDUSTRY

HT-I(A): GENERAL

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 370/kVA 5.10 LIGHTS AND FANS

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 5.10 POULTRY FARMS*

11 kV kVAh 370/ kVA 4.00

33 kV kVAh 370/ kVA 3.60 INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 6.00

132 kV & Above kVAh 6.00 SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 370/kVA 6.40 TIME OF DAY TARIFFS(6 PM to 10 PM)

11 kV kVAh 7.00

33 kV kVAh 6.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 6.10 HT-I(B): FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV kVAh 5.70

33 kV kVAh 5.30


HT-II: OTHERS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60


11 kV kVAh 8.30

33 kV kVAh 7.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 7.40 HT-III: AIRPORTS,BUS STATIONS AND RAILWAY STATIONS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.40


11 kV kVAh 8.00

33 kV kVAh 7.40


HT-IV: IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS


CPWS kVAh 4.60

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

HT-V: RAILWAY TRACTION kVAh 6.80

HT-VI: TOWNSHIPS AND RESIDENTIAL COLONIES

kVAh 53/kVA 6.00

HT-VII: GREEN POWER kVAh 8.50 HT-VIII: TEMPORARY 1.5 times of corresponding

HT category

RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVES

Sircilla kWh 0.91 ** The above determined rates for LT-I Domestic, LT V Agriculture and Poultry Farms are

contingent on payment of subsidy as agreed by GoTS, failing which, the rates contained in the

full cost recovery tariff schedule will become operative.

6.3 SUBSIDY COMMITMENT BY GOTS REQUIRED FOR RSTS

6.3.1 As mentioned above in Para 6.2.2. the Government of Telangana gave its consent

on granting the subsidy under section 65 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to enable the

Commission on determination of the Retail Tariffs for FY 2015-16, as per the rates

given in the Retail Supply Tariff Schedule (Table 6-2-1). The Government of

Telangana, while confirming the consent to provide additional subsidy of Rs 30

Cr to the Poultry industry so as to reduce the tariff by the Commission to the

extent of additional subsidy provided. In the same letter the GoTS has also

directed the Commission under section 108 of Electricity Act, 2003 to maintain

uniform Retail Supply Tariff, across the State.

6.3.2 The details of the subsidy amount (including additional subsidy for poultry

industry), flowing from the consent letter of the Government for different

consumer categories in both Licensee‟s ( TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL) supply areas,

works out as given in Table below.

Table 6.3-1: Subsidy Commitment of GoTS to maintain Retail Supply Tariff

Schedule for FY 2015-16

Consumer Category TSSPDCL TSNPDCL TOTAL

LT-I: Domestic

274.10 1317.71 1591.82

LT-V: Agricultural

423.69 2211.73 2635.43

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Consumer Category TSSPDCL TSNPDCL TOTAL

LT & HT Poultry Industries 26.00 4.00 30.00

Total

723.79 3533.44 4257.25

6.4 SUBSIDY ADMINISTRATION UNDER SECTION 65 OF EA 2003

6.4.1 The payment of subsidy amounts indicated in the above section must be made

by Government to the Licensees in monthly installments, in advance.

6.4.2 The above determined rates for LT–I Domestic, LT-III Industries- Poultry farms,

LT-V Agriculture and HT-I(A) Industry- Poultry farms are contingent upon

payment of subsidy as agreed by the GoTS., failing which, the rates contained in

the full cost recovery tariff schedule will become operative.

6.5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TARIFF AND OTHER CHARGES

6.5.1 The Commission, in accordance with the decisions enumerated in earlier

Chapters, and in accordance with the consent conveyed vide above mentioned

GoTS Letter No. 399/Budget/2015 dated 26.03.2015 for provision of subsidy,

hereby determines the Retail Supply Tariff rates and terms and conditions

applicable with effect from 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016 in respect of both the

distribution licensees in the State of Telangana and the Rural Electrical Supply

Co-Operative society, Sircilla in the State, as hereunder:

RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFF RATES

(Applicable with effect from 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016 in respect of the two

Distribution Licensees(TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL) in the State of Telangana and the

Rural Electrical Supply Co-Operative society, Sircilla in the State)


Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

LT-I: DOMESTIC (Telescopic)**

LT-I(A)(i): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh 1.45

LT-I (A) (ii) More than 50 & up to 100 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 1.45

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

51-100 kWh 2.60

LT-I(B): Above 100 Units/Month LT-I (B) (i) More than 100 & up to 200 Units/Month

First 100 kWh 2.60

101-200 kWh 3.60 LT-I (B) (ii) More than 200 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 2.60

51-100 kWh 3.25

101-150 kWh 4.90

151-200 kWh 5.65

201-250 kWh 6.80

251-300 kWh 7.30

301-400 kWh 7.80

Above 400 kWh 8.50 LT-II: NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL

LT-II(A): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.40

LT-II(B): Above 50 Units/Month


51-100 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.80

101-300 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 8.60

301-500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.10


LT-II(C): ADVERTISEMENT HOARDINGS kWh/kVAh 53/kW 11.70 LT-III: INDUSTRY

Industries (General) kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.40

Seasonal Industries (off season) kWh/kVAh $53/kW 7.10



Poultry farms* kWh/kVAh 50/kW 3.60


Floriculture in Green House kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.00 $ Off Season Fixed Charges shall be calculated on 30% of the Contracted Demand


Cottage Industries (upto 10 HP) kWh 20/kW subject to a minimum of Rs 30/month

3.75 Agro Based Activity (upto 10 HP) kWh

LT-V: AGRICULTURE**

LT-V(A): AGRICULTURE WITH DSM MEASURES



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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)









Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.) kWh 525/HP * 0.50 * Equivalent flat rate tariff per Year LT-V(C): OTHERS


Rural Horticulture Nurseries upto 15 HP kWh 20/HP 3.70

LT-VI: STREET LIGHTING AND PWS LT-VI(A): STREET LIGHTING




LT-VI(B): PWS SCHEMES

Panchayats kWh/kVAh 32/HP subject to a minimum of Rs 50/month

4.60

Municipalities kWh/kVAh 32/HP subject to a minimum of Rs 100/month

5.70

Municipal Corporations kWh/kVAh 6.20

LT-VII: GENERAL

LT-VII(A): GENERAL PURPOSE kWh/kVAh 21/kW 6.90 LT-VII(B): RELIGIOUS PLACES kWh 21/kW 5.00

LT-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY kWh/kVAh 21/kW 10.00 HT-I: INDUSTRY HT-I(A): GENERAL

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 370/kVA 5.10 LIGHTS AND FANS

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 5.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 5.10 POULTRY FARMS*

11 kV kVAh 370/ kVA 4.00

33 kV kVAh 370/ kVA 3.60

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)

INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 6.00

132 kV & Above kVAh 6.00 SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60


11 kV kVAh 7.00

33 kV kVAh 6.60

132 kV & Above kVAh 6.10 HT-I(B): FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV kVAh 5.70

33 kV kVAh 5.30

132 kV & Above kVAh 4.80 HT-II: OTHERS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60


11 kV kVAh 8.30

33 kV kVAh 7.60


HT-III: AIRPORTS,BUS STATIONS AND RAILWAY STATIONS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.40


11 kV kVAh 8.00

33 kV kVAh 7.40

132 kV & Above kVAh 7.00 HT-IV: IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS


CPWS kVAh 4.60 HT-V: RAILWAY TRACTION kVAh 6.80


kVAh 53/kVA 6.00

HT-VII: GREEN POWER kVAh 8.50 HT-VIII: TEMPORARY 1.5 times of corresponding

HT category

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Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month)

(Rs./Unit)


Sircilla kWh 0.91

** The above determined rates for LT–I Domestic, LT-III Industry Poultry farms, LT-V

Agriculture and HT-I(A) Industry (General)- Poultry Farms are contingent upon payment of

subsidy as agreed by the GoTS, failing which, the rates contained in the full cost recovery tariff

schedule will become operative.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(applicable with effect from 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016 in respect of the two distribution

licensees in the State of Telangana and Rural Electrical Supply Co-Operative society,

Sircilla in the State)

The L.T. Tariffs determined in PART „A‟ and H.T tariffs determined in PART „B‟ below

are subject to the following two general conditions.

Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable in accordance with the provisions

of the Electricity Act, 2003.

The Tariffs are exclusive of Electricity duty payable as per the provisions of AP

Electricity Duty Act

PART'A' 1 L.T.TARIFFS System of Supply Low Tension A.C. 50 Cycles

Three Phase Supply at 415 Volts

Single Phase supply at 240 Volts

These tariffs are applicable for supply of Electricity to L.T consumers with a contracted

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load of 56 kW/75 HP and below. (However, contracted load upto 75kW/100 HP will be

treated as LT, for LT-III Industrial category).

1.1L.T.CATEGORY-I(A)&I(B)–DOMESTIC

APPLICABILITY

This tariff is applicable for supply of electricity for lights and fans and other domestic

purposes to domestic premises. Domestic establishment /Premises is one which is used for

dwelling/residential purpose.

Note: For domestic category, the households having a separate kitchen will be treated

as a separate establishment.

The LT Domestic consumers are divided into two groups, viz LT-I (A) and LT I (B).

1.1.1: The sub category LT I (A) is divided into two sub-groups, viz. LT I (A)(i) and LT I

(A)(ii).

1.1.1 (i): LT I (A) (i) shall be applicable to the consumers having monthly consumption

of up to 50 units.

1.1.1 (ii): LT I (A) (ii) shall be applicable to the consumers having monthly consumption

more than 50 units and up to 100 units.

1.1.2: The sub category LT I (B) is divided into two sub-groups viz, LT I (B)(i) and LT I

(B)(ii).

1.1.2 (i):LT I (B) (i) shall be applicable to the consumers having monthly consumption

more than 100 units and up to 200 units.

1.1.2 (ii):LT I (B) (ii) shall be applicable to the consumers having monthly consumption

above 200 units.

RATES Consumers shall be billed electricity charges as shown below:

Consumption(kWh per month) Fixed Charge

Energy Charge

(Rs/Month)

(Rs/Unit)

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LT I Domestic

LT I(A)(i) :Upto 50 Units

1.45

LT I(A)(ii) : more than 50 units and up to 100 units /Month

First 50

1.45

51-100

2.60

LT I(B):Above 100 Units

LT I(B)(i) : more than 100 units and up to 200 units

First 100

2.60

101-200

3.60

LT I(B)(ii):more than 200 Units

First 50

2.60

51-100

3.25

101-150

4.90

151-200

5.65

201-250

6.80

251-300

7.30

301-400

7.80

Above 400

8.50

Subject to monthly minimum energy charges of: Single phase supply: Contracted load upto1 kW : Rs 25/month Contracted load above1 kW: Rs 50/month Three phase supply : Rs150/month 1.2 L.T.CATEGORY-II-NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL APPLICABLE FOR SUPPLY OF ENERGY TO: a) Consumers who undertake Non Domestic activity.

b) Consumers who undertake Commercial activity.

c) Consumers who do not fall in any other LT category i.e., LT – I, LT – III to

LT –VIII categories.

d) Consumers who avail supply of energy for lighting, fans, heating, air conditioning

and power appliances in Commercial or Non-Domestic premises such as shops,

business houses, offices, public buildings, hospitals, hostels, hotels, choultries,

restaurants, clubs, theatres, cinema halls, bus stations, railway stations, timber depots,

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photo studios, printing presses etc.

e) Educational Institutions run by individuals, Non-Government Organisations or

Private Trusts and their student hostels are also classified under this category.

The L.T. Category-II- Non-domestic / Commercial consumers are divided into three

groups, Viz LT-II (A), LT II (B) and LT II (C)..

1.2.1: LT-II (A) The sub category LT II (A) shall be applicable to the consumers having

consumption of 50 units and below per month.

1.2.2: LT-II (B) The sub category LT II (B) shall be applicable to the consumers

having consumption of above 50 units per month.

Consumers shall be billed electricity charges as shown below:

LT-II:NON DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL

Fixed charge

(Rs/kW/Month)

Energy

Charge(Rs

/Unit)

(kVAh/kWh)

LT II(A):Upto 50 Units/Month

50

5.40

LT II(B):Above 50 Units/Month

First 50

50

6.60

51-100

53

7.80

101-300

53 8.60

301-500

53 9.10

Above 500

53 9.70

Monthly Minimum energy Charges: Rs 65 per month for Single Phase Supply

Rs 200 per month for Three Phase Supply

1.2.3: L.T. CATEGORY-II(C) - ADVERTISING HOARDINGS APPLICABILITY Electricity supply availed through separate(independent) connections for the purpose

of advertisements, hoardings and other conspicuous consumption such as external

flood light, displays, neon signs at public places (roads, railway stations, airports

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etc),departmental stores, commercial establishments, malls, multiplexes, theatres,

clubs, hotels and other such entertainment/leisure establishments.

Consumption

Fixed charge

(Rs/kW/Month)

Energy charge

(Rs /kVAh or kWh)

For all kWh or kVAh units

53

11.70

Monthly minimum energy charges : Rs 300/month

1.3: L.T.CATEGORY-III – INDUSTRY The tariffs are applicable for supply of electricity to Low Tension Industrial consumers

with a Contracted load of 75 kW/100 HP and below. Industrial purpose shall mean,

supply for purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or preserving goods for sale,

but shall not include shops, business houses, offices, public buildings, hospitals, hotels,

hostels, choultries, restaurants, clubs, theaters, cinemas, bus-stations, railway stations

and other similar premises, notwithstanding any manufacturing, processing or

preserving goods for sale.

This tariff will also apply to;

i. Water Works & Sewerage Pumping Stations operated by

Government Departments or Co-operative Societies and pumpsets

of Railways, pumping of water by industries as subsidiary

function and sewerage pumping stations operated by local bodies.

ii. Workshops, flour mills, oil mills, saw mills, coffee grinders and

wet grinders, Ice candy units with or without sale outlets,

Goshalas, grass cutting and fodder cutting units.

iii. The Information Technology (IT) units identified and

approved by the Consultative Committee on IT Industry (CCITI)

constituted by GoTS.

iv. Newspaper printing

v. Poultry Farming Units.

vi. Pisciculture and Prawn culture units.

vii. Mushroom production units, Rabbit Farms other than those

coming under LT Category – IV.

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vii. Floriculture in Green Houses.

ix. Sugar cane crushing.

1.3.1 RATES FOR LT-III -INDUSTRY

LT-III:INDUSTRY

Fixed

Charges (Rs

/kW/Month)

Energy Charges

Rs /unit

(kVAh/kWh)

i) Industry (General)

53

6.40

ii) Pisciculture/Prawn culture

21

4.90

iii) Sugarcane crushing

21

4.90

iv) Poultry farms

50

3.60

v) Mushroom & Rabbit Farms

53

3

6.00

vi) Floriculture in Green House

53

6.00

1 HP = 0.75 kW

For the purpose of billing, 1 kVA shall be treated as being equal to 1 kW.

• If the metering is on HT side, 1% of total energy consumed shall be deducted from recorded energy for the purpose of billing

No manufacturing/production certification shall be required, if the poultry farm

has no in-house manufacturing activity such as feed mills. Poultry farms are

exempted from general condition of 3 HP minimum load for releasing the three

phase supply.

1.3.2 RATES FOR SEASONAL INDUSTRIES UNDER LT-III

Where a consumer avails supply of energy under L.T. Category - III for manufacture

of sugar or ice or salt, decorticating, seed processing, fruit processing, ginning and

pressing, cotton seed oil mills, tobacco processing and re-drying and for such other

industries or processes as may be approved by the Commission from time to time

principally during certain seasons or limited periods in the tariff year and his main

plant is regularly closed down during certain months of the tariff year, he may be

charged for the months during which the plant is shut down (which period shall be

referred to as the off-season period) as follows.

LT III-OFF SEASON TARIFF

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FIXED CHARGES

On 30% of contracted load Rs 53/kW/Month

ENERGY CHARGES

For all kVAh/kWh of energy consumed : Rs7.10

If the metering is on HT side, 1% of total energy consumed shall be deducted

from recorded energy for the purpose of billing.

1.4: LT CATEGORY IV 1.4.1: L.T- IV (A): COTTAGE INDUSTRIES

Applicable for supply of energy to Dhobighats & bonafide (as certified by

D.E(operations)) small Cottage Industries specifically power looms, Carpentry,

blacksmithy, Kanchari, Gold smithy, shilpi, pottery, Mochi, Phenoyl production units,

Agarbathi production units, Wax Candle making units, Papads Manufacturing units,

Leather (Chappals) making, Soap Industry, Plaster of Paris units, Laque toy making

units, Pop Toys, Wood carving/toy making units, Pickles Manufacturing, Mango jelly

units, Adda leaf plate industry having connected load not exceeding10 HP including

incidental lighting in the premises.

Rates

For all kWh units

Rs 3.75 per kWh

Fixed Charges

Rs 20 /- per month per kW of contracted load subject to a minimum of Rs 30/- per month

Note: Units which exceed 10 HP connected load shall be billed at tariff specified for LT-III Industrial Category

1.4.2L.T-IV (B): AGRO BASEDACTIVITIES APPLICABILITY

This tariff is applicable to bonafide (as certified by DE/Operations) small agro based

industrial units located in rural areas covering Sisal fiber extraction co-operative units,

Vermiculture, Sericulture, Mushroom growing, Rabbit farming, Sheep rearing, Emu

birds farming, Apiculture (honey making), Chaff-cutting, Millets making and Dairy

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farming activities with connected load upto 10 HP (including incidental lighting load).

Rates

For all kWh units

Rs 3.75 per kWh

Fixed Charges

Rs 20 /- per month per kW of contracted load subject to a minimum of Rs 30/- per

month

Note: Units which exceed 10 HP connected load shall be billed at tariff Specified for LT-III Industrial Category.

1.5: LT CATEGORY – V AGRICULTURAL

1.5.1: L.T– V (A) – AGRICULTURAL WITH DSM MEASURES

Category

Purpose

Fixed charges

Energy

Charge

`/kWh

With DSM

measures


0.00

2.50

Wet Land Farmers

(Holdings>2.5 acre)

*Rs 525/HP/Year

0.50

Dry Land Farmers

(Connections>3 nos.)

*Rs 525/HP/Year

0.50

Wet Land Farmers

(Holdings<=2.5 acre)

0.00

0.00

Dry Land Farmers

(Connections<=3nos.)

0.00

0.00

* Equivalent flat rate tariff

1.5.2: L.T–V (B) AGRICULTURAL WITHOUT DSM MEASURES

Category

Purpose

Fixed charges

Energy Charge

Rs/kWh

Without DSM measures


0

3.50

Wet Land Farmers

(Holdings>2.5 acre)

*Rs 1050/HP/Year

1.00

Dry Land Farmers

(Connections>3 nos.)

*Rs 1050/HP/Year

1.00

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Wet Land Farmers

(Holdings<=2.5 acre)

*Rs 525/HP/Year

0.50

Dry Land Farmers (Connections<=3nos.)

*Rs 525/HP/Year

0.50

* Equivalent flat rate tariff

Note: For LT lift irrigation schemes, if supply is made beyond 7 hrs. per day, such

additional consumption shall be billed @ Rs 3.50 per unit.

1.5.3: LT–V(C)–OTHERS

Description

Fixed charges Rs /Month

Energy Charge

Rs/kWh

Rural Horticulture Nurseries with Connected Load up to 15HP $

20/HP

3.70

$ -Units with connected load more than 15 HP shall be billed under LT Category

III – Industrial General tariff

1.6: L.T. CATEGORY-VI STREET LIGHTING AND PWS SCHEMES

APPLICABILITY

Applicable for supply of energy for lighting on public roads, streets, thorough fares

including parks, markets, cart-stands, taxi stands, bridges and also for PWS schemes

in the Local Bodies viz., Panchayats/Municipalities/Municipal Corporations.

Metering is compulsory irrespective of tariff structure.

RATES:

1.6.1 LT-VI (A) STREET LIGHTING:

Category

Fixed Charge Rs per month

Energy Charges Rs/kWh

Panchayats

32 per kW

5.70

Municipalities

32 per kW 6-20

Municipal Corporations

32 per kW 6.70

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Minimum energy charges

Panchayats

Rs 2/- per point per month

Municipalities/Corporations

Rs 6/- per point per month

1.6.2:LT–VI(B)PWS SCHEMES:

Category

Fixed Charge(Rs/Month)

Energy Charge (Rs

/kVAh or kWh)

Panchayats

Rs 32/HP of contracted load

subject to a minimum of Rs 50/-

4.60

Municipalities


subject to a minimum of Rs100/-

5.70

Municipal Corporations


subject to a minimum of Rs 100/-

6.20

1.7L.T.CATEGORY-VII 1.7.1L.T–VII (A)-GENERALPURPOSE APPLICABILITY

Applicable for supply of energy to places of worship like Churches, Temples,

Mosques, Gurudwaras, Crematoriums, Government Educational Institutions and

Student Hostels run by Government agencies, Charitable Institutions i.e., Public

charitable trusts and societies registered under the Societies Registration Act running

educational and medical institutions on a no-profit basis, recognized service

institutions and registered old age homes.

Rates

For all the kVAh/kWh Consumed

Rs 6.90 per kVAh/kWh

Fixed Charge

Rs 21/kW per Month Minimum energy charges

Rs 50 per month for single phase supply Rs 150 per month for three phase supply

Note: Tri-vector meters shall be provided for all 10 kW and above services. Energy charges shall be billed on kVAh for all 10 kW & above services. For loads below 10 kW, energy charges shall be billed on kWh basis.

1.7.2L.T.CATEGORY-VII(B)-RELIGIOUSPLACES

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APPLICABILITY

Applicable for supply of energy to places of worship such as Churches, Temples,

Mosques, Gurudwaras and Crematoriums with connected load up to 2 kW. If the

connected load is more than 2 kW, the consumers will be billed under LT Category VII

(A): General Purpose.

RATES For all units of energy

Rs 5.00 /kWh

Fixed charges

Rs 21/kW/Month

Minimum energy charges shall not be levied on LT-VII(B): Religious Places

1.8 L.T. CATEGORY-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY:

RATES

For all the kVAh/kWh

Rs10.00 per kVAh/kWh

Minimum energy Charges

Rs 125 per kW or part thereof of contracted load

for first 30 days or part thereof and Rs 75 per kW

or part thereof of contracted load for very

subsequent period of 15days or part thereof.

Fixed Charges Rs /month :

21/kW

Note: Trivector meters shall be provided for all 10 kW and above

services. Energy charges shall be billed on kVAh for all 10 kW & above

services. For loads below 10 kW, energy charges shall be billed on kWh basis.

2. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF LT SUPPLY:

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF L.T.TARIFF: 1. Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable in accordance with the provisions of

the Electricity Act, 2003.

2. Up to 3 kW of Contracted Load supply will be extended on single phase only.

3. The Tariffs are exclusive of Electricity duty payable as per the provisions of AP

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Electricity Duty Act.

4. The Licensee shall have the right to classify or re-classify the category of supply of

energy to any premises under an appropriate category of L.T. Tariff.

5. Additional Charges for belated payment of Bills ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR BELATED PAYMENT OF CHARGES

a) The C.C. bills shall be paid by the consumers within the due date mentioned in

the bill, i.e. 15 days from date of the bill.

b) In case of LT- I(A), LT-I(B), LT-II(A) (with Contracted Load upto 1 kW) and LT-IV, if

payment is made after due date, the consumers are liable to pay, Delayed Payment

Surcharge (DPS) per month on the bill amount at the rates given in table below.

LT – I(A)

Rs 10/month LT-I(B), LT II (A) with Contracted Load

upto 1 kW & LT-IV

Rs 25/month

c) In case of LT – II(A) (having contracted load more than 1 kW), LT- II(B), LT-II( C),LT

– III, LT- VI and LT-VII, the Licensee shall levy Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) on

the bill amount at the rate of 5 paise/Rs100/day calculated from the due date

mentioned on the bill, up to the date of payment or Rs 150 whichever is higher. In case

of grant of installments, the Licensees shall levy interest at the rate of 18% per annum

on the outstanding amounts compounded annually and the two charges (DPS and

Interest) shall not be levied at the same time.

d) If the C.C. bills amount is not paid within 15 days from the due date the power

supply is liable for disconnection.

e) For re-connection of power supply after disconnection, the consumer has to pay

reconnection fees. The reconnection charges shall not be collected without actual

disconnection.

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3 CATEGORY-WISE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF L.T.TARIFF (1) LT.CATEGORY–I (DOMESTIC) a). If electricity supplied in domestic premises is required to be used for non-

domestic or commercial purposes, a separate connection should be taken for such loads

under L.T. Category–II, failing which the entire supply shall be charged under L.T.

Category-II tariff, apart from liability for penal charges as per the terms and conditions

of the supply.

b) For common services like Water supply, common lights in corridors and supply for

lifts in multistoried buildings, consumers shall be billed electricity charges as follows:

i. At L. T. Category- LT I(B), if the plinth area occupied by the Domestic consumers

is 50% or more of the total plinth area.

ii. At L. T. Category-II(B), if the plinth area occupied by the domestic consumers is

less than 50% of the total plinth area.

iii. If the service in a flat is for domestic purpose, it will be charged at L.T. Category

–I(A) or LT I(B) (Domestic) as applicable. If the service in a flat is for commercial or

office use or any other purpose, which does not fall under any L. T. Category-I(A) or

I(B) , it will be charged at L.T. Category-II(A) or II(B) Non-Domestic/Commercial as

applicable.

c). Single Point LT services released to residential complexes of State

Government/Central Government Departments under specific orders of Licensee with

Contracted Load/ Connected Load in excess of 56 kW/75HP shall continue to be billed

under LT-I (B) Domestic tariff slab rate applicable based on the average monthly energy

consumption per each authorized dwelling i.e., total energy consumption in the month

divided by the number of such dwelling units, in the respective residential complexes.

The above orders are subject to the following conditions, namely: i) Orders are applicable to Police Quarters and other State/Central Government

residential complexes specifically sanctioned by the Licensee.

ii) Provided that, it is at the request of the designated officer, who shall give an

unconditional undertaking that he will pay up the bill for CC charges to the Licensee

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irrespective of collection from the individual occupants.

iii) The consumers shall be billed at the appropriate slab rate in tariff based on the

average monthly consumption per dwelling unit in the complex.

iv) Meter reading shall be taken monthly in all such cases. v) Customer charges calculated at corresponding rate applicable slab-wise per

month for each dwelling unit shall be billed.

d).Where an individual consumer seeks to avail supply for Domestic purpose with a

connected load of over 56 kW/75 HP, such consumers may be given supply under this

category subject to the following conditions.

i. The metering shall be provided by the DISCOMs on HT side of the distribution

transformer.

ii. Meter reading shall be done monthly and the energy recorded in the HT

metering shall be billed at tariff rates under LT category I (B).

(2) LT. CATEGORY –II NON-DOMESTIC/ COMMERCIAL

1. For loads 10 kW and above, a LT tri-vector meter shall be provided and energy

charges shall be billed on kVAh.

2. For loads below 10 kW, the billing shall be based on kWh.

3. In respect of the complexes having connected load of more than 56 kW /75HP

released under specific orders of Licensee for Single Point Bulk supply, where such

complex is under the control of a specified organisation/agency taking responsibility to

pay monthly current consumption bills regularly and abide by the Terms and

Conditions of supply as per agreement, the billing shall be done at the highest slab tariff

rate under LT–II (B). The energy shall be measured on the High Tension side of the

transformer. In case, where energy measured on LT side of the transformer, 3% of the

recorded energy during the month shall be added to arrive at the consumption on High

Tension side of the transformer.

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(3) LT – III INDUSTRY CATEGORY

1) The connected load shall not exceed the contracted load specified in the agreement as

per sanction accorded for the service. The fixed charges shall be computed based on

contracted Load or actual Recorded Demand whichever is higher. For the purpose of

billing, 1 kVA shall be treated as being equal to 1 kW.

2) Sugarcane Crushing: Sugar cane crushing operations will be allowed under existing

agricultural connections with the specific permission from concerned DE (Operation).

3) Metering and load Conditions

i. A LT Tri-vector meter shall be provided for the consumers with contracted load of

15 kW/20 HP to 37.5 kW/50 HP.

ii. For loads above 37.5 kW/50 HP to 75 kW/100 HP, the metering will be provided on

HT side of the Distribution Transformer.

iii. Energy charges shall be billed on kVAh basis, for all consumers with contracted load

of 15 kW/20 HP and above. For loads below 15kW/20 HP, billing shall be done based

on kWh.

iv. If the recorded demand of any service connection under this category exceeds the 75

kVA (1 kVA = 1 kW), such excess demand shall be billed at the demand charge

prescribed under HT Category–I (11 kV supply).

v. In cases where metering is provided on LT side of transformer (due to space

constraints), 3% of the recorded energy during the month shall be added to arrive at the

consumption on High Tension side of the transformer.

(4) SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

i. Consumers, classified as seasonal load consumers, who are desirous of availing the

seasonal benefits shall specifically declare their season at the time of entering into

agreement that their loads should be classified as seasonal loads.

ii. The period of season shall not be less than 4(four) continuous months. However,

consumer can declare longer seasonal period as per actuals.

iii. Existing eligible consumers who have not opted earlier for availing of seasonal tariffs

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will also be permitted to opt for seasonal tariff on the basis of application to the

concerned Divisional Engineer of the Licensee.

iv. Consumer, who desires to have a change in the period classified as “season”

declared by him shall file a declaration at least a month before commencement of the

respective tariff year.

v. The seasonal period once notified cannot be changed, during one Tariff year.

vi. The off-season tariff is not available to composite units having seasonal and other

categories of loads.

vii. Any consumer who after declaring the period of season consumes power for his

main plant during the off-season period, shall not be entitled to this concession during

that tariff year.

viii. Development charges as applicable to regular LT consumers shall be paid by the

consumers for availing supply under the above said category with seasonal benefits.

Consumers who have paid the development charges already as regular consumers need

not pay the development charges.

ix. Energy charges shall be billed on kVAh for all 15 kW & above services. For all loads

below 15 kW, energy charges shall be billed on kWh.

(5) LT CATEGORY-V: AGRICULTURE

i. Agricultural consumers are permitted to use one lamp of 15 watts or three lamps

of 5 watts each, near the main switch as pilot lamps.

ii. Supply to the L.T. Agricultural services will be suitably regulated as notified by

Licensee from time to time.

iii. The Farmers eligible for free supply under Dry Land as well as Wet Lands have to

comply with the following Demand Side Management measures (DSM) as applicable

for his pumping system viz., submersible and surface pump sets in which they shall

not be eligible for free supply.

iv. DSM measures include frictionless foot valve, capacitor of adequate rating,

HDPE or RPVC piping at suction and/or delivery and ISI marked mono-block or

submersible pump-sets.

v. Farmers in dry land areas shall not be eligible for free supply if they grow Paddy

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in second crop.

vi. All new connections shall be given only with DSM measures implemented and

with meters.

(6) LT-CATEGORY VI: STREET LIGHTING & PWS LT-VI (A) STREET LIGHTING:

i. The cost of fittings shall be borne or paid for by Local bodies. The responsibility for

maintenance including renewals and replacements rests with the Local bodies viz.,

Panchayats, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations.

ii. Where the cost of fittings is borne by the Licensee, the first supply of filament lamps,

fluorescent tubes, mercury vapour lamps including special type lamps along with their

fittings will be made by the Licensee at its cost. In such cases, consumer (Local bodies)

will have to pay fixed charges as in column (3) below. However, where the cost of

fittings is borne by the consumer but maintenance is done by the Licensee, the

consumer will have to pay fixed charges as in Column (4) below:

Sl.

No.

Fittings for

Fixed charges Per

Month where the

cost of fittings is

borne by

Licensee

(Rs)

Fixed charges per

month where the cost

of fittings is borne by

the Local Body but

maintenance by

Licensee (Rs)

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

1 Ordinary Filament Lamp

2

1

2 Fluorescent Lamp 40 W Single

Fixture

7

4

3 Fluorescent Lamp 40 Double

Fixture

8

4

4 M.V. Lamps80 W Fixture

12

6


15

8


45

23


50

25

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iii. The replacement of filament lamps, fluorescent tubes, mercury vapour and

other special type of lamps will be done by the Local Body at its cost. However, in

urban areas till such time the Municipalities and Corporations make their own

arrangements for such replacements the Licensee may, if the consumer so desires, carry

out the replacement provided the Local Body supplies the lamps and tubes. The

consumer will in such cases be billed labour charges at the rate of Rs2 per replacement.

However, in Rural areas, such replacement of bulbs supplied by the Local Body will be

made by the Licensee without collecting labour charges. For this purpose the area

coming under Gram Panchayat shall constitute „Rural Area‟. iv. Additional charges: Every local body shall pay an additional charge equivalent

to any tax or fee levied by it under the provisions of any law including the Corporation

Act, District Municipalities Act or Gram Panchayat Act on the poles, lines, transformers

and other installations through which the local body receives supply.

(7) LT-CATEGORY- VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY

(1) Temporary supply can be given on the request of a consumer initially for a period

up to 12 months as per the tariff applicable under the Temporary supply category. In

case, the consumer requests for further extension, the same can be extended for another

12 months with the same tariff as applicable to Temporary supply category. After the

expiry of 24 months, the consumer is at liberty to seek further extension provided, the

consumer pays twice the regular tariff (i.e. the corresponding category) or the

consumer has the choice of availing of regular supply.

(2) Requests for temporary supply of energy cannot be considered unless there is a clear

notice of at least one week in the case of domestic and three months in case of other

types of supply. If supply is required at short notice, in addition to the charges

mentioned below, an urgency charge, as specified in clause V (h) is also to be paid.

(3) Estimated cost of the works means the cost of works for making necessary

arrangements for supplying energy including the cost of distribution lines, switchgear,

metering equipment, etc., as may be worked out on the basis of standards and norms

prescribed by the Licensee, from time to time plus cost of dismantling the lines and

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other works when the supply is no more required less the cost of retrievable material.

(4). (a) Estimated cost of the works as mentioned in Para (3) above shall be paid by

the consumer in advance. After the works are dismantled and retrievable materials

returned to stores, a bill for the actual amount payable by the consumer shall be

prepared and the difference would be collected from or refunded to the consumer, as

the case may be. No development charges shall be collected for temporary supply.

(b)In addition to the aforesaid charges payable by consumers availing temporary

supply, they shall pay hire charges at 2% on cost of retrievable material per month or

part thereof, for the duration of temporary supply. These charges will be claimed along

with the consumption bills.

(5). (a) The consumer requiring supply on temporary basis shall be required to

deposit in advance, in addition to the estimated cost of works mentioned in 4(a), the

estimated consumption charges at the rate stipulated in Tariff Order for Temporary

supply, and worked out on the basis for use of electricity by the consumer for 6 hours

per day for a period of 2 months in case the supply is required for more than 10 days. If

the period of temporary supply is for 10 days or less, the advance consumption charges

for the actual period requisitioned shall be paid.

(b) The Bill for electricity consumed in any month shall be prepared at the tariff

applicable plus hire charges as mentioned in 4(b) above. The consumers have to pay

monthly CC charges regularly during the period of availing temporary supply and the

estimated energy consumption deposit shall be adjusted with the last month

consumption and the balance if any shall be refunded.

(c) In the case of consumers requiring temporary supply for the purposes of Cinema,

the estimated energy charges for a minimum period of 3months shall have to be

deposited by the consumer subject to the condition that the consumer shall pay every

month energy and other miscellaneous charges for the preceding month and the

amount deposited by him in advance shall be adjusted with the last month

consumption and the balance amount shall be refunded.

(d) In the event of estimated energy charges deposited by the consumer having been

found insufficient, the consumer shall deposit such additional amount, as may be

demanded by the Licensee failing which the Licensee may discontinue the supply of

electricity.

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(6). Estimated cost of works and estimated energy charges

These charges shall be paid in advance by the consumer in accordance with the

procedure prescribed above.

(7). Regular consumers requiring temporary additional supply

In cases where consumers availing regular supply of energy require additional supply

for temporary period, the additional supply shall be given as a temporary service under

a separate connection and charged as such in accordance with the above procedure.

4 OTHER CHARGES IN L.T. I. SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES

The service connection charges shall be collected as per the Regulations issued by the

Commission from time to time. Service connection wires for L.T. Category - V

Irrigation and Agricultural purposes shall be laid collecting an amount of Rs 25/- per

HP of contracted load towards service connection charges.

II. RECONNECTIONS

(a)Low Tension Services.

LT – I(A)

Rs 25 Overhead LT Services

Rs 75 U.G. Services

Rs 200

III. TESTING

(a) Installations The first test and inspection of a new installation or of an

extension to an existing installation.

LT Nil

Charges payable by the consumer in advance for each subsequent test and/or inspection if found necessary owing to any fault in the installation or to non-compliance of the conditions of supply

Rs 20

(b)Meters A.C. Single Phase Energy meter A.C. Three Phase Energy meter LT Tri Vector meter

LT Rs100 Rs 300 Rs2000

IV. Service Calls

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(a)Charges for attendance of Fuseman for Low Tension

Consumers

i) Replacing of Licensee‟s cut out fuses

Nil

ii) Replacing of consumer's fuses

Rs 3/-

(b)Charges for attendance of Fuseman/Wireman at the

consumer's premises during any function or temporary

illumination provided a Fuse man/ Wireman can be spared

for such work

Rs 100/- for each day or part thereof.

(c) Charges for infructuous visit of Licensee employees to the

consumer's premises

Rs 25/- for each visit

when there is no

defect in Licensee‟s

equipment

V. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES (a)Application Registration Fees

(i)For LT Agricultural & Domestic

Rs 25

(ii)For all other LT Categories

Rs 50

(b)Revision of estimates

Rs 10

(c )Fee for re-rating of consumer's installation at the request of the consumer. This does not include the additional charges

payable by the consumer for increasing his

connected load in excess of the contracted load, as

provided in General Terms and conditions of

supply.

Rs 20

(d)Resealing of

(i)L.T. Meter Cut outs in the consumer's

Premises

Rs 5

(ii)M.D. Indicator meters and other apparatus in

the consumer's premises. For all other LT

Categories

Rs 100

The aforesaid charges do not include the

additional charges payable by the consumer for

breaking the seals

(e)For changing meter only at the

request of the consumer (where it is not

necessitated by increase in demand

permanently)

Rs 25

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(f)For changing or moving a meter board

Actual cost of material and

labour plus 25% supervision

charges on cost of materials

and labour

(g)Customer Charges

Consumer Category

Rs /month

LT-I Domestic (Units/month)

0 – 50

25 51 – 100

30 101 – 200

35 201 – 300

40 >300

45 LT-II Non- Domestic

Commercial (Units/month)

0-50

30 51-100

35 >100

40 LT-II(C) Advertising Hoardings

45

LT-III Industry upto 20 HP

50

LT-III Industry21 –50 HP

200

LT-III Industry 51 – 100 HP

750

LT-VII - General Purpose

40

LT-VIII-Temporary Supply

40

All other LT categories

30

(h)Urgency charges for temporary supply

at short notice

Rs 100

(i) Special rates chargeable for theft/pilferage and malpractice cases as per the General Terms and Conditions of Supply (GTCS) approved by the Commission from time to time.

(j)Supervision/Inspection & checking charges

For LT I(A) Domestic

Rs 100

For LT I(B) Domestic

Rs 100

LT Agricultural

Rs 100

For all other LT Categories

Rs 100

VI. MISCELLANEOUS WORKS IN L.T.

The charges for any work which the Licensee may be required to undertake for the

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consumer and which is not included in the foregoing schedule, shall be the actual cost

of labour and material plus 25% on cost of labour and material to cover overhead

charges. The aforesaid charges shall be paid by the consumer in advance.

VII. POWER FACTOR APPARATUS AND CAPACITOR SURCHARGE FOR L.T.

(1) Every LT consumers not provided with tri-vector meters, except LT-I Domestic,

using induction motors and/or welding transformers shall install shunt

capacitors of the rating specified by the Licensees in the General Terms and

Conditions of supply (GTCS) approved by the Commission from time to time. In case

the rated capacity of the induction motor or welding transformer falls in between the

steps of the stipulated ratings, the capacitors suitable for the next higher step shall be

installed by the consumer.

(2) The failure on part of the consumer with the above requirement shall be treated

as violation of the terms and conditions of supply and the Licensee can terminate the

contract and collect the sum equivalent to the minimum charges for the balance initial

period of agreement, apart from disconnection of supply as provided in the General

Terms and Conditions of Supply.

(3) In the case of LT consumers (except LT Domestic, LT – IV , LT VI (A) , LT –

VII(B)) not covered by kVAh billing, if during inspection, no capacitor is found, or the

capacitors already installed are found damaged or having defect or ceased to

function, such consumer shall be liable to pay capacitor surcharge@ 25% of the

monthly bill amount, as per the terms and conditions of supply notified by the

licensee and Licensees shall not levy LPF surcharge.

(4) LT consumers, except LT-I Domestic, who are provided with metering capable

of measuring active and reactive power under the orders of the Commission, shall

maintain their power factor preferably in between 0.95 lag and 0.95 lead in the interest

of the system security. The consumers should not maintain the power factor on

leading side less than 0.95. If any consumer maintain the power factor less than 0.95

lead for a period of 2 consecutive months, it must be brought back in the range of + or -

0.95 within a period of 3 months failing which without prejudice to such other

rights as having accrued to the licensee or any other right of the Licensee the supply to

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the consumer may be discontinued. However, for the purpose of kVAh billing leading

kVAh shall be blocked.

PARTB 5: H.T. TARIFFS

These tariffs are applicable for supply of Electricity to H.T. Consumers, having loads

with a contracted demand of 70 kVA and above and/or having a contracted load

exceeding 56 kW/75 HP excluding LT - III industrial categories. For LT-III Industrial

category having contracted load more than 100 HP, the HT tariffs are applicable.

5.1: H.T.CATEGORY–I (INDUSTRY) APPLICABILITY This tariff is applicable for supply to all H.T. consumers using electricity for industrial

purpose. Industrial purpose shall mean manufacturing, processing and/or

preserving goods for sale, but shall not include shops, Business Houses, Offices, Public

Buildings, Hospitals, Hotels, Hostels, Choultries, Restaurants, Clubs, Theatres,

Cinemas, Printing Presses, Photo Studios, Research & Development Institutions,

Airports, Bus Stations, Railway Stations and other similar premises (The enumeration

above is illustrative but not exhaustive) not withstanding any manufacturing,

processing or preserving goods for sale.

This tariff will also apply to;

i. Water Works & Sewerage Pumping Stations operated by Government

Departments or Co-operative Societies and pump sets of Railways, pumping of water

by industries as subsidiary function and sewerage pumping stations operated by local

bodies.

ii. Workshops, flour mills, oil mills, saw mills, Ice candy, Ice manufacturing units

with or without sale outlets.

iii. The Information Technology (IT) units identified and approved by the

Consultative Committee on IT Industry (CCITI) constituted by GoTS.

iv. Newspaper printing units. v. Poultry Farming.

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vi. Pisciculture and Prawn culture units. 5.1.1: HT - I (A) INDUSTRY – GENERAL

DEMAND CHARGES & ENERGY CHARGES Voltage of Supply

Rs/kVA/month of Billing

Demand

Energy Charges Rs/ kVAh*

132 kV and above

370

5.10

33 kV

370

5.60

11 kV

370

6.00

*Rs1.00/kVAh Time of Day Tariff is leviable on energy consumption

during the period from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in addition to the normal

energy charges at respective voltages.

5.1.1(i): HT - I (A) INDUSTRY –GENERAL- POULTRY FARMS: DEMAND CHARGES & ENERGY CHARGES

Voltage of Supply


Demand

Energy Charges Rs/ kVAh*

33 kV

370

3.60

11 kV

370

4.00

*Rs1.00/kVAh Time of Day Tariff is leviable on energy consumption

during the period from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in addition to the normal

energy charges at respective voltages.

5.1.2:HT-I(B)FERROALLOYUNITS DEMAND CHARGES & ENERGY CHARGES Voltage of Supply

Demand Charges


Demand

Energy

Charges Rs

/kVAh

132 kV and above

Nil

4.80

33 kV

Nil

5.30

11 kV

Nil

5.70

5.1.3: Colony Consumption a) The consumption of energy exclusively for the residential colony/ township in a

month, separately metered with meters installed by the consumer and tested and sealed

by the Licensee shall be billed at Rs6.00 per kVAh.

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b) In case segregation of colony consumption has not been done, 15% of the total energy

consumption shall be billed at Rs 6.00 per kVAh and the balance kVAh shall be charged

at the corresponding energy tariff under HT category -I(A).

c) Wherever possible colonies of Industry shall be given a separate HT service under

HT Category-VI: Townships and Residential Colonies.

5.1.4: Rates for Seasonal Industries coming under HT-I (A) Where a consumer avails supply of energy for manufacture of sugar or ice or salt,

decorticating, ginning and pressing, cotton seed oil mills, seed processing, fruit

processing, tobacco processing and re-drying and for such other industries or processes

as may be approved by the Commission from time to time principally during certain

seasons or limited periods in the tariff year and his main plant is regularly closed down

during certain months, he shall be charged for the months during which the plant is

shut down (which period shall be referred to as the off-season period) as follows under

H.T. Category-II rates.

DEMAND CHARGES & ENERGY CHARGESFOR OFF SEASONTARIFF Voltage of Supply

Demand Charges

Rs/kVA /month of

Billing Demand #

Energy Charges Rs

/kVAh

132 kV and above

370

6.40 33 kV

370

6.60 11 kV

370

7.30 #Based on the Recorded Maximum Demand or 30% of the Contracted Demand

whichever is higher

5.2: H.T. CATEGORY-II: OTHERS APPLICABILITY This tariff is applicable to all H.T. Consumers other than those covered under HT

Categories I and III to VII:


Demand Charges

Rs/kVA/month of

Billing Demand

Energy Charges

Rs/kVAh *

132 kV and above

370

6.40

33 kV

370

6.60

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11 kV

370

7.30 * Rs 1.00/ kVAh Time of Day Tariff is leviable on energy consumption

during the period from06:00 PM to 10:00 PM , in addition to the normal

energy charges at respective voltages

Note: In respect of Government controlled Auditoriums and Theatres run by public

charitable institutions for purpose of propagation of art and culture which are not let

out with a profit motive and in respect of other Public Charitable Institutions

rendering totally free service to the general public, the overall kVAh rate (including

customer charges) may be limited to the tariff rates under L.T. Category-VII General

purpose, in specific cases as decided by the Licensee.

5.3: H.T. CATEGORY-III: This tariff is applicable to Airports, Railway stations and Bus stations.

DEMAND CHARGES & ENERGY CHARGES

Voltage of Supply

Demand Charges

Rs/kVA/ month of

Billing Demand

Energy Charges

Rs/kVAh *

132 kV and above

370

6.00

33 kV

370

6.40

11 kV

370

7.00

* Rs 1.00/ kVAh Time of Day (ToD) Tariff is leviable on energy consumption during the

period from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in addition to the normal energy charges at

respective voltages.

5.4: H.T CATEGORY-IV IRRIGATION & CPWS 5.4.1: H.T-IV (A): LIFT IRRIGATION AND AGRICULTURE

This tariff is applicable to lift irrigation schemes managed by Government of T.S and

for consumers availing H.T. supply for Irrigation and Agricultural purposes.

ENERGY CHARGES:

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For all kVAh consumed during the month – Rs 5.70/kVAh 5.4.2: H.T–IV (B) - COMPOSITE PROTECTED WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES

APPLICABILITY

This tariff is applicable to energy consumption by HT services pertaining to Composite

Protected Water Supply (PWS) schemes in rural areas. The composite PWS schemes

shall be as defined and modified by the Commission from time to time.

Energy Charges Rs 4.60/kVAh

Minimum Charges Rs 300/kVA/Year

5.5: H.T. CATEGORY-V - RAILWAY TRACTION

APPLICABILITY

This tariff is applicable to all H.T. Railway Traction Loads. DEMAND CHARGES - Nil ENERGY CHARGES For all kVAh units consumed: Rs 6.80/kVAh

5.6: HT CATEGORY-VI-TOWNSHIPS AND RESIDENTIAL COLONIES APPLICABILITY

This tariff is applicable exclusively for (i) Townships and Residential colonies of

Cooperative group housing societies who own the premises and avail supply at single

point for making electricity available to the members of such society residing in the

same premises at HT, (ii) any person who avails supply at single point at HT for making

electricity available to his employees residing in contiguous premises, the supply in all

cases being only for domestic purposes, such as lighting, fans, heating etc., provided

that the connected load for common facilities such as non-domestic supply in residential

area, street lighting and water supply etc., shall be within the limits specified

hereunder:

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Water Supply & Sewerage and Street Light put

together

10% of total connected load

Non-domestic/Commercial& General purpose

put together

10% of total connected load


Voltage of Supply

Demand Charges

Rs/kVA/month of

Billing Demand

Energy Charges

Rs/kVAh

All voltages

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6.00

5.7 HT CATEGORY –VII - GREEN POWER APPLICABILITY Green Power Tariff is applicable to all consumers who wish to avail of power from non-

conventional sources of energy voluntarily, and show their support to an environmental

cause. Energy Charges : Rs 8.50 /kVAh

Notes:

i. The Tariff shall be an optional Tariff

ii. A consumer shall be entitled to Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as

may be admissible

5.8: HT CATEGORY – TEMPORARY


Demand Charges

Rs/kVA/month of

Billing Demand

Energy

Charges

Rs/kVAh

132 kV and above

1.5 Times of the Tariff of Corresponding

HT Consumer Category

33kV 11kV

5.9: RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES


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Voltage of Supply

Demand Charges

Rs/kVA/ month of Billing

Demand

Energy Charges

Rs /kWh

Sircilla

Nil

0.91

1. Resco, being a Licensee, shall, as far as possible maintain a power factor of

+/-0.95 at its drawal points.

2. No penal charges shall be made applicable.

3. Customer charge is not applicable.

6 H.T. SUPPLY- GENERAL CONDITIONS:

(1) Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable in accordance with the provisions


(2) The tariffs are exclusive of Electricity duty payable as per the provisions of AP


(3) Voltage of Supply

The voltage at which supply has to be availed by:

(i). HT consumers, seeking to avail supply on common feeders shall be:

For Total Contracted Demand with the Licensee and all other sources.

Upto 1500 kVA

1501 kVA to 5000kVA

Above 5000 kVA

11 kV 33 kV 132 kV or 220 kV as may be decided by Licensee

(ii). HT Consumers seeking to avail supply through independent feeders from

the substations where transformation to required voltage takes place shall be:

For total contracted Demand with the licensees and all other sources.

Upto 2500 kVA

2501 kVA to 10,000 kVA

Above 10000 kVA

11 kV

33 kV

132 kV or 220 kV as may be

decided by Licensee

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The relaxations are subject to the fulfillment of following conditions: i. The consumer should have an exclusive dedicated feeder from the substation where

transformation to required voltage takes place.

ii. The consumer shall pay full cost of the service line including take off arrangements at

substation;

iii. In case of HT – I, HT – II and HT – III consumer categories, for whom the voltage

wise tariff is applicable, the Licensee shall levy the tariff as per the actual supply

voltage.

(4). Voltage Surcharge H.T. consumers who are now getting supply at voltage different from the declared

voltages and who want to continue taking supply at the same voltage will be charged as

per the rates indicated below:

Sl. No

Contracted

Demand with

Licensee and

other

sources

(in kVA)

Voltage at

which Supply

should be

availed

(in kV)

Voltage at which

consumer is

availing supply

(in kV)

Rates % extra over

the normal rates

Demand

Charges

Energy

Charges

(A) For HT Consumers availing supply through common feeders

1.

1501 to 5000

33

11

12%

10%

2.

Above 5000

132 or 220

66 or Below

12%

10%

(B) For HT Consumers availing supply through independent feeders

1

2501 to10000 33

11

12%

10% 2

Above 10000

132 or 220

66 or Below

12%

10%

NOTE: In case of consumers who are having supply arrangements from one or more than one

sources, the RMD or CMD with the Licensee and other sources, whichever is higher,

shall be the basis for levying voltage surcharge.

(5). MAXIMUM DEMAND

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The maximum demand of supply of electricity to a consumer during a month shall be

twice the largest number of kilo-volt- ampere hours (kVAh) delivered at the point of

supply to the consumer during any consecutive 30 minutes in the month. However, for

the consumers having contracted demand above 4000 kVA the maximum demand shall

be four times the largest number of kilo-volt-ampere-hours (kVAh) delivered at the

point of supply to the consumer during any consecutive 15minutes in the month.

(6). BILLING DEMAND

The billing demand shall be the maximum demand recorded during the month or 80%

of the contracted demand whichever is higher, except HT-VI category i.e., Townships &

Residential Colonies. For HT-VI category the minimum billing condition of 80% of the

contracted demand shall not be applicable.

(7). MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGES

Every consumer whether he consumes energy or not shall pay monthly minimum

charges calculated on the billing demand plus energy charges specified for each

category in this part to cover the cost of a part of the fixed charges of the Licensee.

(8). ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MAXIMUM DEMAND IN EXCESS OF THE

CONTRACTED DEMAND:

In case, in any month the Recorded Maximum Demand (RMD) of the consumer exceeds

his Contracted Demand with the Licensee, the consumer shall pay the following

charges on excess demand recorded and on the entire energy consumed.

Provided further this clause shall not apply to a consumer who is attracted with voltage

surcharge as per clause (4) above.

RMD over CMD

Demand Charges

on Excess Demand

Energy Charges on

full Energy

100 to 120 %

2 times of normal

charge

Normal

Above 120 % and up to 200

%

2 times of normal

charge

1.15 times of

normal charge

More than 200%

2 times of normal

charge

1.20 times of

normal charge

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In case of Category-HT-V (Railway Traction), the energy charges shall be computed at

1.05 times of normal charges on the entire consumption, if RMD exceeds 120% of

Contracted Demand.

(9). ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR BELATED PAYMENT OF CHARGES

The Licensees shall charge the Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) per month on the bill

amount at the rate of 5paise/Rs 100/day or Rs 550 whichever is higher. In case of grant

of installments, the Licensee shall levy interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the

outstanding amounts, compounded annually and the two charges shall not be levied at

the same time.

(10). CUSTOMER CHARGES

Every HT consumer shall pay customer charges as applicable to them, in addition to

demand and energy charges billed.

(11). MAINTENANCE OF POWER FACTOR AT CONSUMER END

HT consumers, who are provided with metering capable of measuring active and

reactive power under the orders of the Commission, shall maintain their power factor

preferably in between 0.95 lag and 0.95 lead in the interest of the system security. The

consumers should not maintain the power factor on leading side less than 0.95. If any

consumer maintain the power factor less than 0.95lead for a period of 2 consecutive

months, it must be brought back in the range of +or -0.95 within a period of 3 months

failing which without prejudice to such other rights as having accrued to the licensee or

any other right of the Licensee the supply to the consumer may be discontinued.

However, for the purpose of kVAh billing leading kVArh shall be blocked.

7 H.T. SUPPLY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

(1) H.T-I (A)-INDUSTRY - GENERAL

i. The billing demand shall be the maximum demand recorded during the month

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or 80% of the contracted demand whichever is higher.

ii. Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual energy consumption or

50kVAh per kVA of billing demand whichever is higher.

(2) H.T-I (B)-FERRO ALLOY UNITS

Guaranteed energy off-take at 6701 kVAh per kVA per annum on Average Contracted

Maximum Demand or Average Actual Demand whichever is higher. The energy falling

short of 6701 kVAh per kVA per annum will be billed as deemed consumption.

(3) H.T INDUSTRY: SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

i. Consumers, classified as seasonal load consumers, who are desirous of availing

the seasonal benefits shall specifically declare their season at the time of entering into

agreement that their loads should be classified as seasonal loads.

ii. The period of season shall not be less than 4(four) continuous months. However,

consumer can declare longer seasonal period as per actual.

iii. Consumer, who desires to have a change in the period classified as “season”

declared by him, shall file a declaration at least a month before commencement of the

respective tariff year.

iv. Existing eligible consumers who have not opted earlier for seasonal tariffs will

also be permitted to opt for seasonal tariff on the basis of application to the concerned

Divisional Engineer of the Licensee.

v. The seasonal period once notified cannot be changed, during one Tariff year.

vi. The off-season tariff is not available to composite units having seasonal and other

categories of loads.

vii. The off-season tariff is also not available for such of those units who have captive

generation exclusively for process during season and who avail supply from Licensee

for miscellaneous loads and other non-process loads.

viii. Any consumer who after declaring the period of season consumes power for his

main plant during the off-season period, shall not be entitled to this concession during

that year.

ix. Development charges as applicable to regular HT consumers shall be paid by the

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consumers for availing supply under the above said category with seasonal benefits.

Consumers who have paid the development charges already as regular consumers need

not pay the development charges.

(4) HT CATEGORY-II – OTHERS


or 80% of the contracted demand, whichever is higher.

ii. Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual Energy consumption or

25kVAh per kVA of Billing Demand, whichever is higher.

(5) HT-CATEGORY III – AIRPORTS, RAILWAY STATIONS AND BUS STATIONS:


or 80% of the contracted demand whichever is higher.

ii. Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual energy consumption or

50kVAh per kVA of billing demand whichever is higher.

(6) HT-IV- LIFT IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS

The metering is mandatory for this category i.e, H.T- IV A & H.T- IVB.

(7) HT-CATEGORY V-RAILWAY TRACTION

Energy charges will be billed on the basis of actual energy Consumption or 32 kVAh

per month per kVA of Contracted Demand whichever is higher.

(8) HT CATEGORY –VI - TOWNSHIPS AND RESIDENTIAL COLONIES

i. The billing demand shall be the recorded maximum demand during the month.

ii. Energy Charges will be billed on the basis of actual consumption or 25kVAh per

kVA of Contracted Demand, whichever is higher.

iii. The above provisions shall not in any way affect the right of a person residing in

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the housing unit sold or leased by such Cooperative Group Housing Society, to demand

supply of electricity directly from the distribution licensee of the area.

(9) TEMPORARY SUPPLY AT HT

1. (i) Temporary supply can be given on the request of a consumer initially for a period

up to 12monthsas per the tariff applicable under the Temporary supply category. In

case, the consumer requests for further extension, the same can be extended for another

12 months with the same tariff as applicable to Temporary supply category. After the

expiry of 24 months, the consumer is at liberty to seek further extension provided, the

consumer pays twice the regular tariff or the consumer has the choice of availing of

regular supply.

(ii) The billing demand for Temporary supply shall be contracted demand or recorded

maximum demand registered during the month whichever is higher.

2. Requests for temporary supply of energy cannot be considered unless there is a clear

notice of at least one week in the case of domestic and three months in case of other

types of supply. If supply is required at a short notice, in addition to the charges

mentioned below, an urgency charge, as specified in clause V (h) above is also to be

paid.

3. Estimated cost of the works means the cost of works for making necessary

arrangements for supplying energy including the cost of distribution lines, switchgear,

metering equipment, etc., as may be worked out on the basis of standards and norms

prescribed by the Licensee, from time to time plus cost of dismantling the lines and

other works when the supply is no more required less the cost of retrievable material.

4. (a) Estimated cost of the works as mentioned in Para (3) above shall be paid by the

consumer in advance. After the works are dismantled and retrievable materials

returned to stores, a bill for the actual amount payable by the consumer shall be

prepared and the difference would be collected from or refunded to the consumer, as

the case may be. No development charges shall be collected for temporary supply.

(b) In addition to the aforesaid charges payable by consumers availing temporary

supply, they shall pay hire charges at 2% on cost of retrievable material per month or

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part thereof, for the duration of temporary supply. These charges will be claimed along

with the consumption bills.

5. (a) The consumer requiring supply on temporary basis shall be required to deposit in

advance, in addition to the estimated cost of works mentioned in 4(a), the estimated

consumption charges at the rate stipulated in Tariff Order for Temporary supply, and

worked out on the basis for use of electricity by the consumer for 6 hours per day for a

period of 2 months in case the supply is required for more than 10 days. If the period of

temporary supply is for 10 days or less, the advance consumption charges for the actual

period requisitioned shall be paid.

(b)The Bill for electricity consumed in any month shall be prepared at the tariff

applicable plus hire charges as mentioned in 4(b) above. The consumers have to pay

monthly CC charges regularly during the period of availing temporary supply and the

estimated energy consumption deposit shall be adjusted with the last month

consumption and the balance if any shall be refunded.

(c) In the case of consumers requiring temporary supply for the purposes of Cinema,

the estimated energy charges for a minimum period of 3 months shall have to be

deposited by the consumer subject to the condition that the consumer shall pay every

month energy and other miscellaneous charges for the preceding month and the

amount deposited by him in advance shall be adjusted with the last month

consumption and the balance amount shall be refunded.

(d) In the event of estimated energy charges deposited by the consumer having been

found insufficient, the consumer shall deposit such additional amount, as may be

demanded by the Licensee failing which the Licensee may discontinue the supply of

electricity.

6. Existing consumers requiring temporary supply or temporary increase in supply:

If any consumer availing regular supply of electricity at High Tension requires an

additional supply of electricity at the same point for a temporary period, the temporary

additional supply shall be treated as a separate service and charged as per clause 1

above of H.T Temporary supply, subject to the following conditions.

a. The contracted demand of the temporary supply shall be the billing demand for

that service. The recorded demand for the regular service shall be arrived at by

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deducting the billing demand for the temporary supply from the maximum demand

recorded in the month.

b. The total energy consumed in a month including that relating to temporary

additional supply, shall be apportioned between the regular and temporary supply in

proportion to the respective billing demands.

7. OTHER CHARGES FOR H.T. I. SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES The service connection charges shall be collected as per the Regulations issued by

the Commission from time to time.

II. RECONNECTIONS

High Tension Services

Charges 11 kV

Rs 1000 33 kV

Rs 2000 132/220 kV

Rs 3000

III. TESTING (a)Installations

Charges

The first test and inspection of a new installation or

of an extension to an existing installation.

Nil

Charges payable by the consumer in advance for each subsequent test and/or inspection if found necessary owing to any fault in the installation or to non-compliance of the conditions of supply

Rs 200

(b)HT Meters

Rs 3000

(c)Transformer Oils

For each sample of oil

Rs 150

IV. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES (a) Application Registration Fees

Rs 100

(b)For changing meter only at the request of the consumer (where it is

not necessitated by increase in demand permanently)

Rs 100

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(c)For changing or moving a meter board

Actual cost of material and labour

plus 25% supervision charges on cost of materials and labour

(d)Customer Charges

HT consumer categories upto 33 kV

Rs 1125/month

HT consumer categories above 33 kV

Rs 2250/month

(e)Urgency charges for temporary supply at short notice

Rs100

(f)Special rates chargeable for theft/pilferage and malpractice cases

As per the General Terms and Conditions of Supply (GTCS)

approved by the Commission from time to time.

(g)Supervision/Inspection & checking

charges

Rs 600

V. MISCELLANEOUS WORKS IN H.T. The charges for any work which the Licensee may be required to undertake for the

consumer and which is not included in the foregoing schedule, shall be the actual cost

of labour and material plus 25% on cost of labour and material to cover overhead

charges. The aforesaid charges shall be paid by the consumer in advance.

6.5.2 The abstract of the tariff rates determined above, together with the terms &

conditions governing the same is enclosed at Annexure A.

6.5.3 The rates indicated in the Retail Supply Tariff Schedule for FY 2015-16, together

with the terms and conditions prescribed there under shall be applicable in the

areas of operation of two Distribution Companies viz., Southern Power

Distribution Company of T.S. Limited (TSSPDCL), Northern Power Distribution

Company of T.S. Limited (TSNPDCL) and Rural Electric Co-operative Society,

Sircilla for FY2015-16 w.e.f 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016.

This Order is signed on this 27th March, 2015

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- (L. MANOHAR REDDY)

MEMBER (H.SRINIVASULU)

MEMBER (ISMAIL ALI KHAN)

CHAIRMAN

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ANNEXURE - A RETAIL SUPPLY TARIFF RATES

(Applicable with effect from 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2016 in respect of the two Distribution Licensees(TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL) in the State of Telangana and the Rural Electrical Supply Co-Operative society, Sircilla in the State)

Consumer Category

Energy

Fixed/Dem

and Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month

)

(Rs./Unit)

LT-I: DOMESTIC (Telescopic)

LT-I(A): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh 1.45

LT-I(B): Above 50 Units/Month LT-I (B) (i) More than 50 & up to 100 Units/Month

First 50 kWh 1.45

51-100 kWh 2.60


First 100 kWh 2.60

101-200 kWh 3.60


First 50 kWh 2.60

51-100 kWh 3.25

101-150 kWh 4.90

151-200 kWh 5.65

201-250 kWh 6.80

251-300 kWh 7.30

301-400 kWh 7.80

Above 400 kWh 8.50

LT-II: NON-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL

LT-II(A): Upto 50 Units/Month kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.40

LT-II(B): Above 50 Units/Month


51-100 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.80

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Consumer Category

Energy

Fixed/Dem

and Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month

)

(Rs./Unit)

101-300 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 8.60

301-500 kWh/kVAh 53/kW 9.10


LT-II(C): ADVERTISEMENT HOARDINGS kWh/kVAh 53/kW 11.70

LT-III: INDUSTRY

Industries kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.40

Seasonal Industries (off season) kWh/kVAh 53/kW 7.10



Poultry farms kWh/kVAh 50/kW 5.60


Floriculture in Green House kWh/kVAh 53/kW 6.00


Cottage Industries kWh 20/kW 3.75

Agro Based Activity kWh 20/kW 3.75

LT-V: AGRICULTURE

LT-V(A): AGRICULTURE WITH DSM MEASURES











Dry Land Farmers (Connections <= 3 nos.) kWh 525/HP * 0.50 * Equivalent flat rate tariff per Year

LT-V(C): OTHERS


Rural Horticulture Nurseries kWh 20/HP 3.70

LT-VI: STREET LIGHTING AND PWS

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Consumer Category

Energy

Fixed/Dem

and Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month

)

(Rs./Unit)

LT-VI(A): STREET LIGHTING




LT-VI(B): PWS SCHEMES

Panchayats kWh/kVAh 32/HP 4.60

Municipalities kWh/kVAh 32/HP 5.70

Municipal Corporations kWh/kVAh 32/HP 6.20

LT-VII: GENERAL

LT-VII(A): GENERAL PURPOSE kWh/kVAh 21/kW 6.90

LT-VII(B): RELIGIOUS PLACES kWh 21/kW 5.00

LT-VIII: TEMPORARY SUPPLY kWh/kVAh 21/kW 10.00

HT-I: INDUSTRY

HT-I(A): GENERAL

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 5.60


LIGHTS AND FANS

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 5.60


POULTRY FARMS

INDUSTRIAL COLONIES

11 kV kVAh 6.00

33 kV kVAh 6.00


SEASONAL INDUSTRIES

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60



11 kV kVAh 7.00

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Consumer Category

Energy

Fixed/Dem

and Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month

)

(Rs./Unit)

33 kV kVAh 6.60


HT-I(B): FERRO ALLOY UNITS

11 kV kVAh 5.70

33 kV kVAh 5.30


HT-II: OTHERS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.30

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.60



11 kV kVAh 8.30

33 kV kVAh 7.60


HT-III: AIRPORTS,BUS STATIONS AND RAILWAY STATIONS

11 kV kVAh 370/kVA 7.00

33 kV kVAh 370/kVA 6.40



11 kV kVAh 8.00

33 kV kVAh 7.40


HT-IV: IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE AND CPWS


CPWS kVAh 4.60

HT-V: RAILWAY TRACTION kVAh 6.80


kVAh 53/kVA 6.00

HT-VII: GREEN POWER kVAh 11.40

HT-VIII: TEMPORARY 1.5 times of

corresponding HT

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Consumer Category

Energy

Fixed/Dem

and Charge

Energy Charge

Unit

(Rs./Month

)

(Rs./Unit)

category


Sircilla kWh 0.91

** The above determined rates for LT–I Domestic, LT-III Industry Poultry farms, LT-V

Agriculture and HT-I(A) Industry (General)- Poultry Farms are contingent on payment

of subsidy as agreed by the GoTS, failing which, the rates contained in the full cost

recovery tariff schedule will become operative.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) is applicable in accordance with the provisions


The Tariffs are exclusive of Electricity duty payable as per the provisions of AP


a) Voltage Surcharge

H.T. consumers who are now getting supply at voltage different from the declared

voltages and who want to continue taking supply at the same voltage will be

charged as per the rates indicated below:

Sl. No.

Contracted Demand with Licensee and other Sources (in kVA)

Voltage at which Supply should be availed (in kV)

Voltage at which consumer is availing supply (in kV)

Rates % extra over the normal rates Demand Charges

Energy Charges

(A) For HT Consumers availing supply through common feeders

1 1501 to 5000 33 11 12% 10%

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2 Above 5000 132 or 220 66 or Below 12% 10%

(B) For HT Consumers availing supply through independent feeders

1 2501 to 10000 33 11 12% 10%

2 Above 10000 132 or 220 66 or Below 12% 10%

Note: In case of consumers who are having supply arrangements from one or more sources, the RMD or CMD with the Licensee and other sources, whichever is higher, shall be the basis for levying voltage surcharge.

b) Additional charges for exceeding Contracted Demand

In case, in any month the Recorded Maximum Demand (RMD) of the consumer exceeds

his Contracted Demand with the Licensee, the consumer shall pay the following

charges on excess demand recorded and on the entire energy consumed.

Provided further this clause shall not apply to a consumer who is attracted with voltage

surcharge as per clause (a) above.

RMD over CMD Demand Charges on Excess Demand

Energy Charges On full Energy

100 to 120 % 2 times of normal charge Normal

Above 120 % and up to 200 %

2 times of normal charge

1.15 times of normal charge

More than 200% 2 times of normal charge

1.20 times of normal charge

In case of Category-HT-V (Railway Traction), the energy charges shall be computed at 1.05 times of normal charges on the entire consumption, if RMD exceeds 120% of Contracted Demand

c) Minimum Charges

Category No. Name of Category Rates for the year 2015-16

LT categories

I(A)

Domestic

Contracted load of 1000 watts and below

Single Phase Rs.25/Month

I(B)

Contracted load of above 1000 watts

Single Phase Rs.50/Month Three Phase Rs.150/Month

II (A)&(B) Non-

domestic/ Commercial


II (C) Advertisement Hoardings Rs.300/Month

VI (A) Street Lighting Panchayats Rs.2/Point/Month

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Category No. Name of Category Rates for the year 2015-16

Municipalities and Corporations

Rs.6/Point/Month

VII (A) General Purpose


VIII Temporary Supply

Rs.125/kW or part thereof of contracted load for first 30 days or part thereof and Rs.75 per kW or part thereof of contracted load for every subsequent period of 15 days or part thereof.

HT Categories

Billing demand

Billing demand shall be maximum demand recorded during the month or 80% of contracted demand whichever is higher except HT-VI (i.e. Township and Residential Colonies, for this category the billing demand is Actual Demand Recorded)

Minimum Energy Charges

I(A) Industry–General 50 kVAh/kVA of billing demand per month

I(B) Ferro Alloy Units

Maximum Demand or Average Actual Demand whichever is higher. The energy falling short of 6701 kVAh per kVA per annum will be billed as deemed consumption

II Others 25 kVAh/kVA of billing demand per month

III Airports, Bus Stations & Railway Stations

50 kVAh/kVA of billing demand per month

V Railway Traction 32 kVAh /kVA of Contracted demand/ month

VI Townships and Residential Colonies

Billing demand shall be Actual Recorded demand. 25 Units/kVA of contracted demand/ month

d) Customer Charges

Consumer Category Rs./month LT-I(A) & I(B) Domestic 0 – 50 25 51 – 100 30 101 - 200 35 201 - 300 40 >300 45 LT-II(A) & II(B) Non-Domestic/Commercial 0-50 30 51-100 35 >100 40 LT-II(C) Advertisement Hoardings 45

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LT-III Industry upto 20 HP 50 LT-III Industry 21 – 50 HP 200 LT-III Industry 51 – 100 HP 750 LT-VII General Purpose 40 LT-VIII Temporary Supply 40 All other LT categories 30 HT consumer categories upto 33 kV 1125 HT consumer categories above 33 kV 2250

e) Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS)

LT category:

a. In case of LT- I(A), LT-I(B), LT-II(A) and LT-IV, if payment is made after

due date, the consumers are liable to pay, Delayed Payment Surcharge

(DPS) per month on the bill amount at the rates given in table below.

b. In case of LT II (A)(having contracted load more than 1 kW), LT- II(B),

LT- II( C), LT- III, LT- VI and LT-VII, the Licensee shall levy Delayed

Payment Surcharge (DPS) on the bill amount at the rate of 5

paise/Rs.100/day calculated from the due date mentioned on the bill, up

to the date of payment or Rs.150 whichever is higher. In case of grant of

installments, the Licensees shall levy interest at the rate of 18% per

annum on the outstanding amounts compounded annually and the two

(DPS and Interest) shall not be levied at the same time.

HT category:

c. The Licensees shall charge the Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) per

month on the bill amount at the rate of 5 paise/Rs.100/day or Rs.550

whichever is higher. In case of grant of installments, the Licensee shall

levy interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the outstanding amounts,

compounded annually and the two shall not be levied at the same time.

f) Reconnection Charges

LT – I(A) Rs.10/month LT-I(B), LT II (A) with a contracted load up to 1 kW, LT-IV

Rs.25/month

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i) Low Tension Services. LT – I(A) Rs.25 For all other LT services Overhead Services Rs.75 U.G. Services Rs.200 ii) High Tension Services 11 kV Rs.1000 33 kV Rs.2000 132 kV & Above Rs.3000

g) Testing Charges

i) Installations LT HT The first test and inspection of a new installation or of an extension to an existing installation.

Nil Nil

Charges payable by the consumer in advance for each subsequent test and/or inspection if found necessary owing to any fault in the installation or to non-compliance of the conditions of supply.

Rs.20 Rs.200

ii) Meters LT HT A.C. Single Phase Energy meter Rs.100 A.C. Three Phase Energy meter Rs.300 LT Tri Vector meter Rs.2000 11 kV Rs.3000 33 kV Rs.3000 132 kV Rs.3000 220 kV & Above Rs.3000 iii) Transformer Oils Each sample of oil Rs.150/-per sample

h) Supervision/Inspection & checking charges

For LT I(A) Domestic Rs.100 For LT I(B) Domestic Rs.100 LT Agriculture Rs.100 For all other LT Categories Rs.100 For all HT Categories Rs.600

i) Low Power Factor Charges For all consumer categories where kVAh billing is done, no Low Power Factor

surcharge shall be levied.

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j) Capacitor Surcharge LT consumers (except LT-I Domestic) having connected loads mentioned in table below

shall pay capacitor surcharge (as per rules in vogue) at the rate of 25% of the billed

amount, if capacitors are found defunct .

Category Connected Load LT II & LT VII (A) <10 kW LT III & LT VI (B) <20 HP

k) Fixed Charges - Seasonal Industry LT III: Rs.50/HP/Month on 30% of contracted load.

HT: Demand Charges - 30% of CMD or recorded demand whichever is higher.

l) Temporary Supply for LT and HT consumers: Temporary supply can be given

on the request of a consumer initially for a period up to 12 months as per the tariff

applicable under the Temporary supply category. In case, the consumer requests for

further extension, the same can be extended for another 12 months with the same tariff

as applicable to Temporary supply category. After the expiry of 24 months, the

consumer is at liberty to seek further extension provided, the consumer pays twice the

regular tariff or the consumer has the choice of availing of regular supply.

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CHAPTER-7

7. DIRECTIVES TO LICENSEES

7.1 CHECKING OF MRI DATA

TSNPDCL is directed to examine the substation wise MRI dumps of sample DTR

meter readings on the number of supply hours given. The MRI dumps shall be

reviewed every month in order to avoid the disparity if any.

7.2 SHORT TERM PURCHASES

The Discoms are directed to take the prior approval to verify the transparent

process of the procurement, under RTC.

The Distribution licensees are directed to follow the guidelines issued by the

Government of India u/s 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 or the guidelines of

Commission i.e., web based competitive procurement, for all purchases from Short

Term Sources.”

Further, in case of procurement on emergency basis, the Discoms are directed to

submit the details of methodology followed, along with source-wise price of

procurement.

7.3 PROCUREMENT OF POWER FROM TPCIL

TS Discoms are directed to justify the difference in rates between AP Discoms, on

purchase of power from TPCIL. Further, TPCIL has preponed the commencement

of supply to Discoms to 1st April 2015. Financial implication of preponment, if

any, compared to PPA terms, whether it is desirable and beneficial, in view of

binding contractual obligations on the Discoms to purchase surplus short-term

power or pay penalty, if any, for non-purchase, should be justified.

7.4 IMPORTED COAL

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The Discoms are directed to verify whether APGENCO is procuring imported coal

through competitive bidding process, or under any guidelines issued in this

regard by GoI, before admitting the Station wise power purchase bills claimed by

APGENCO. Regarding NTPC Stations, DISCOMs have to take-up the pricing

issue of imported coal, if any, with CERC.

7.5 QUALITY OF DOMESTIC COAL

The Discoms are directed to “appoint independent coal auditors to ensure that the

coal of agreed quality and price as per fuel supply agreement (FSA) is used for

generation of power at all coal based Thermal Power Stations. Before making final

payment such audit reports should be verified by the concerned officers of the

DISCOMs”.

TSGENCO is also directed to adopt proper sampling technique both at sending

and receiving end for coal supply from each source separately keeping in view the

importance of coal audit as directed to DISCOMs.

7.6 BUY OUT PRICE OF GVK-1 AND LANCO KONDAPALLY

The Licensees are directed to submit the complete details of Buy Out Price for

GVK-1 and LANCO Kondapally for approval of the Commission.

7.7 TRUE UP PROPOSALS

The Discoms (TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL) are directed to file the true up proposals

of Distribution Business for both control periods (i.e., 1st Control Period and 2nd

Control Period) after segregating the assets and liabilities of Anantapur and

Kurnool districts from APCPDCL and seven mandals of APNPDCL in line with

AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, as per prevailing Regulation.

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7.8 METERING OF AGRICULTURAL DTRS

The Discoms are directed to chalk out the timeline program and submit to the

Commission for approval for installation of meters to all the agricultural DTRs in

order to compute the metered agricultural consumption and losses in the system.

In the meantime, for assessing the agricultural consumption based on ISI

methodology, provide additional meters to new sample DTRs instead of shifting

of the existing sample DTR meters to the new sample DTRs, as said in the ISI

methodology.

7.9 T&D LOSSES

The Discoms are directed to take stringent action to reduce the losses duly

spending investment approved for this purpose. The Discoms are directed to

examine possibility of franchising the high loss feeders, to curb the commercial

losses, before making claim that the actual losses are more than the approved

losses.

7.10 SUBMISSION OF TARIFF PROPOSALS

The Discoms are directed to submit the ARR and Tariff proposals in time i.e. by

30th November of current year in order to make the Tariff Order effective from 1st

April of the next year.

7.11 DAMAGED WIRES

The Discoms shall pay special attention in replacing the damaged wires in the

entire Licensees‟ area and furnish month wise status report on number of locations

identified and number of locations rectified during the month along with the

balance pending. All the locations shall be rectified by 30th September, 2015.

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7.12 REPLACEMENT OF FUSES IN AGRICULTURE DTRS

The Discoms are directed to ensure that the field staff, to whom cell phone service

(SIM card) are given, are attending to the fuse off calls within time, on the receipt

of calls from farmer over phone. For ensuring the same, registering the time of

call, and to confirm the action taken from the consumer is required. For achieving

this, the Licensee may examine on usage of advanced IT solutions. The Licensee

may examine other alternate approach to achieve the above objective such as

creating a central monitoring team to ensure that the field staff is responding

properly to the farmers‟ fuse off calls. The action taken in this regard shall be

intimated within 2 months.

7.13 SUMMARY OF TARIFF FILINGS IN TELUGU

The Discoms shall ensure that the Summary of Tariff Filings and ARR are brought

in Telugu language and make available to the interested persons and shall be

uploaded on their websites from next year Tariff filings.

7.14 TRANSPORTATION OF FAILED TRANSFORMERS

The Discoms shall ensure that the transportation of failed transformers is done at

the cost of Discoms. In case, vehicle provided to sub-division, for this purpose, is

unable to meet the requirement, replacement of failed DTRs should be done by

hiring a private vehicle for this purpose only.

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7.15 SEGREGATION OF LOADS IN AIRPORTS

The Commission directs the Licensee (TSSPDCL) to see that the aviation activity

loads and non-aviation activity loads are segregated by the consumer (GMR

International Airport at Hyderabad) at the Discom metering point itself so as to

have separate metering for both categories of loads. This work shall be completed

by not later than 30thSeptember, 2015. In the next year ARR filing, the cost of

service of aviation activity shall be indicated duly conducting the necessary study

on load pattern of aviation activity. In the meanwhile the interim report on the

action taken shall be presented by end of June 2015.

7.16 DIRECTIVE ON RESOLVING THE PROBLEMS FACED BY RURAL

AREA CONSUMERS

a) The Discoms are directed to examine the possibility of establishing

operational crew consisting of two or three staff with vehicle and spare parts,

to attend rectification of defects in AB switches of substations, DTR

structures, carrying the minor repairs to the transformers at site, etc. in rural

areas, to improve the quality of supply and to avoid problems faced by rural

consumers.

b) The Discoms are directed to ensure that the staff members including all cadre

of officers shall reside at the place of posting so as to make them easily

accessible to the consumers and quarterly report ensuring the same shall be

furnished.

7.17 UNAUTHORIZED AGRICULTURE LOADS

The Discoms are directed to take necessary steps for removal/ regularization of

un-authorized agricultural services.

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ANNEXURE - I

PUBLIC NOTICE IN ENGLISH

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN TELUGU

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN URDU

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ANNEXURE – II

List of stakeholders who submitted the objections/suggestions

Sl. No Name & Address of the Objector Objection Related to

1 Sri R.V.Ram Mohan,Director,CWS,Tarnaka,Secunderabad TSSPDCL

2 Venkateswarlu Gadipudi, Dy. GM Legal, AP&T,M/s Vodafone South Ltd,6th Floor , Varun Towers -2,Begumpet,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

3 Sri Jagadishwar,HMWSSB TSSPDCL

4 Sri Swamy Jaganmayananda,Mehaboobnagar TSSPDCL

5 Sri M.Venugopal,Senior Journalist & Convener , Center for Power Studies, Balkampet Road,Ameerpet,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

6 Sri P. Kodanda Ramaiah,712,Turquoise Block, My Home Jewel,Madinaguda,Hyd

TSSPDCL

7 Sri Kommireddy Narasimha Redddy,Ex-MLA,Bhongiri,Praja Chaitanya Vedika

TSSPDCL

8 Sri P.S.R.Krishna Prasad,H.No.5-5-23/21,Sangeet Nagar,Kukatpally,Hyd

TSSPDCL

9 Sri G Prabhakar Rao,Plot No 241/102, Jaya Residency, Jaya Nagar,Kukatpally,Hyd

TSSPDCL

10 Sri Surender Reddy,Baba Guda,Shamirpet, Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

11 Sri Dev Reddy,Laxma Reddy Guda,Shankarpally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

12 Sri Shankar,Tolkatta,Moinabad,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

13 Sri Madireddy Rajireddy,20-160/1/1,R B Nagar , Shamshabad,Ranga Reddy

TSSPDCL

14 Sri Janardhan Reddy,Gajulaguda,Shankarpally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

15 Sri M Ramdas,Maha Lingapur,Shankar Pally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

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16 Smt Ch Anantamma,Maha Lingapur,Shankar Pally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

17 Sri Prakash Chari,Maha Lingapur,Shankar Pally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

18 Sri G Buchi Reddy,Maha Lingapur,Shankar Pally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

19 Sri K Bikshapati,Badarguda,Shamshabad,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

20 Sri M Ram Reddy,Maha Lingapur,Shankar Pally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

21 Sri M Prabhu Sagar,Ramanjipur,Shamshabad,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

22 Sri R Gopal Reddy,Chinna Shankarpally,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

23 Sri Narayana Reddy,Amadapuram,Moinabad,Ranga reddy TSSPDCL

24 Sri Gajender,Nagarkunta,Shabad,Ranga Reddy TSSPDCL

25 Sri Kodanda Reddy,Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Both

DISCOMs

26 Sri Kotturi Raju,5-72 Eleti ramayappally,Chityala,Warangal TSNPDCL

27 Sri Kodela Sammaiah,Chityala,Warangal TSNPDCL

28 Sri M R Prasad,Flat No.308,nirmala Towers,Dwarakapuri Colony,Panjagutta,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

29 Sri P V Y N Somayajulu,The India Cements Limited,Vishnu Puram,Wadapally,Nalgonda

TSSPDCL

30 Sri M Thimma Reddy,Peoples Monitoring Group on Electricity Regulation,Kakatiya Nagar,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

31 M/s CE/ Coal & Commercial, Vidyut Soudha, AP Genco Both

DISCOMs

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32 M/s Bharatiya Kisan Sangh,Warangal TSNPDCL

33 Sri K Santosh Kumar,Singapore Township,Ghatkesar Both

DISCOMs

34 Sri Gothi Gopal Reddy,Mega Enclave,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

35 Sri Ranga Reddy,Toramamidi,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

36 Sri Laxma Reddy,Toramamidi,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

37 Sri Muralidhar Reddy,Karivemula,Medak Both

DISCOMs

38 Sri D Narasimha Reddy,Kasala,Medak Both

DISCOMs

39 Sri P Sadananda Reddy,Shivampet,Medak Both

DISCOMs

40 Sri P Narasimha Reddy,Nandikandi,Medak Both

DISCOMs

41 Sri B Madhusudhan Reddy,Sharadanagar,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

42 Sri A Surender Reddy,Nallakunta,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

43 Sri K Sai Reddy,Nallakunta,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

44 Sri G Chenna Reddy,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

45 Sri J Sriranga Rao,Shivam Road,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

46 Sri M Ramprasad, Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

47 Sri D Ramu,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

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48 Sri M Sreedhar Reddy,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

49 Sri P Anji Reddy,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

50 Sri B Ashok Yadav,Kottur,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

51 Sri Sharanappa,Balanagar,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

52 Sri L Prabhakar Reddy,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

53 Sri K Jagpal Reddy,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

54 Sri P Sreenivas Reddy,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

55 Sri K Krishna Reddy,Mehaboobnagar Both

DISCOMs

56 Sri G Mallappa,Parigi,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

57 Sri S Subba Reddy,Parigi,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

58 Sri K Ambati Reddy,Vikarabad,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

59 Sri K Mal Reddy,Vikarabad,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

60 Sri Chandrakant Chary,Tandur,Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

61 Sri P Ramachandra Reddy, Tandur, Ranga Reddy Both

DISCOMs

62 Sri N Narsi Reddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

63 Sri B Indra Reddy, Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

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64 Sri B Danaiah,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

65 Sri P Satti Reddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

66 Sri Bhupal Reddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

67 Sri K Ananta Reddy,Sherilingam Palli,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

68 Sri K Venkat REddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

69 Sri N Satyanarayana Reddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

70 Sri M Satyanarayana REddy,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

71 Sri K Koteswara Rao,Nalgonda Both

DISCOMs

72 South Central Railways TSSPDCL

73 M/s Confederation of Welfare Association , Santoshnagar TSSPDCL

74 Sri K Raghu,Coordinator,TJAC,Hyderabad Both

DISCOMs

75 Sri B Chandra Reddy,Telangana Rythu Sangam,Jawahar Nagar,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

76 Sri S Mallareddy,RTC X Roads,Musheerabad Both

DISCOMs

77 Sri R Ranjit Kumar,State Consumer Coordination Council TSNPDCL

78 Sri B Bhaskar Rao,Warangal TSNPDCL

79 Sri R Srinivas,GHMC , Patencheru TSSPDCL

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80 Sri S Chakrapani,Consumer Council,Warangal TSNPDCL

81 Sri K Muralimohan Reddy,Ramantapur,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

82 Sri K Malla Reddy,Velgatoor,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

83 Sri G Prasada Rao,Gollapalli,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

84 Sri M Mal Reddy,Ramadugu,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

85 Sri B Laxma Reddy,Ramadugu,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

86 Sri Ashok Reddy,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

87 Sri Papi Reddy,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

88 Sri N Narayana Reddy,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

89 Sri Devayyadyapa,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

90 Sri E Rajender,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

91 Sri D Ravi,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

92 Sri D Ramu,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

93 Sri Malala Rao,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

94 Sri Sambashiva Reddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

95 Sri K Raghottam Reddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

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96 Sri K Yadav Reddy,Venkatapur,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

97 Sri M Srinivas Reddy,Mulugu,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

98 Sri N Appa Rao,Khammam Both

DISCOMs

99 Sri Nageswara Rao,Bonakal,Khammam Both

DISCOMs

100 Sri K Ramakoswara Rao,Bonakal,Khammam Both

DISCOMs

101 Sri Hanumantha Rao,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

102 Sri Vittal Rao,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

103 Sri Venkat Reddy,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

104 Sri Vittal Reddy,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

105 Sri S Rajeswara Reddy,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

106 Sri Ananda Rao,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

107 Sri M Sreedhar Reddy,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

108 Sri A Surender Reddy,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

109 Sri K Sai Reddy,Nizamabad Both

DISCOMs

110 Sri J Sriranga Rao,Shivam Road,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

111 Sri M Ramprasad , Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

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112 Sri G Gopal Reddy,Mega Enclave,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

113 Sri P Anji Reddy,Nallakunta Both

DISCOMs

114 Sri Surender Reddy,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

115 Sri Malla Reddy,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

116 Sri P Anil,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

117 Sri N Mallayya,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

118 Sri Haragopal,Karimnagar Both

DISCOMs

119 Sri Narender Reddy,Hanamkonda Both

DISCOMs

120 Sri Srinivas Reddy,Hanamkonda Both

DISCOMs

121 Sri Ranga Reddy,Hanamkonda Both

DISCOMs

122 Sri Upender REddy, Hanamkonda Both

DISCOMs

123 Smt Shanti Reddy,Hanamkonda Both

DISCOMs

124 Sri Tirupathi Reddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

125 Sri K Laxma Reddy,Hanamakonda Both

DISCOMs

126 Sri L Jalandhar REddy,Hanamakonda Both

DISCOMs

127 Sri S Surender REddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

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128 Sri K Raju,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

129 Sri K Ram Reddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

130 Sri K Samaiah,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

131 Sri P Raji Reddy,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

132 Sri Kotaiah,Khamma Both

DISCOMs

133 Sri N S Naidu,Vasant Chemicals Pvt Ltd,Hyderabad TSSPDCL

134 Sri D V A S Ravi Prasad,Hyderabad TSSPDCL

135 Sri K Rangaiah,Vidya Nagar,Hyderabad Both

DISCOMs

136 Sri M K Gupta, South Central Railways Both

DISCOMs

137 Sri Tirupathi,Warangal TSNPDCL

138 M/s IKP Knowledge Park,Secunderabad TSSPDCL

139 M/s Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry

TSNPDCL

140 M/s Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry

TSSPDCL

141 M/s Keerthi Industries Limited,Nalgonda TSSPDCL

142 Sri N Venugopal Reddy,Hanmakonda,Warangal Both

DISCOMs

143 Sri Addanki Dayakar,Secunderanad Both

DISCOMs

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144 Sri G Sreenu Mudiraj,Vanasthalipuram,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

145 Sri S M S Rao,Co - head Groups Coordinator, Liberty X Roads,Hyd

Both DISCOMs

146 Sri D Ramu,Nallakunta,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

147 Sri MD.Munawar Chand,Musheerabad,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

148 Sri K R C Reddy, Singareni Colony,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

149 Smt Dr.P.Rama Devi,Begumpet,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

150 M/s GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd,Hyd TSSPDCL

151 Smt P Padma,Gandhi Nagar,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

152 M/s Deccan Smiths Private Limited,Mallapur,Hyd TSSPDCL

153 M/s Palamoor R.O.Water Plants Association,Mehaboobnagar TSSPDCL

154 Sri A Sudheer Reddy, Kndapur,Sher Lingampalli,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

155 Sri P Anji Reddy,Nallakunta,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

156 Sri M Sreedhar Reddy,Nallakunta,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

157 Sri Kavali Ramulu,Malakpet,Hyd Both

DISCOMs

158 M/s Pramukh Packaging (P) Ltd,Uppal,Hyd TSSPDCL

159 M/s India Nurserymen Association,Somajiguda,Hyd TSSPDCL

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160 M/s Maruthi Cottex Limited, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

161 M/s Hyderabad Small Scale Granite Industries Association, Hyderabad

TSSPDCL

162 Smt V Revathi Padma,Vinnakota Enterprises, Hyd TSSPDCL

163 M/s Gayathri Granites,Suraram, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

164 M/s Telangana Spinning and Textile Mills Association,S.P.Road, Secunderabad

TSNPDCL

165 M/s Telangana Spinning and Textile Mills Association, S.P.Road, Secunderabad

TSSPDCL

166 M/s Federation of Telangana Small Industries Association, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad

TSSPDCL

167 M/s Swastik Weld Mesh INdustries, Nacharam, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

168 M/s Surana Wires Private Limited, Nacharam, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

169 M/s SPM Wires & Cables Pvt Ltd, Nacharam, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

170 M/s SPM Power & Telecom Pvt Ltd, Nacharam, Hyderabad TSSPDCL

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ANNEXURE – III

STATION WISE AND MONTH WISE COMBINED AVAILABILITY OF ENERGY FOR FY 2015-16 – FILINGS

Generating Station Gross Energy Availability (MU)

April May June July August September October November December January February March Total

TSGENCO & APGENCO

Thermal

VTPS I 126.59 130.80 126.71 130.80 99.16 65.39 130.80 126.59 130.80 130.80 118.15 130.80 1447.39

VTPS II 126.59 130.80 126.71 130.80 99.16 126.59 130.80 65.39 130.80 130.80 118.15 130.80 1447.39

VTPS III 124.41 128.55 124.52 128.55 126.48 124.41 97.45 124.41 95.39 128.55 116.11 128.55 1447.39

VTPS IV 149.72 154.34 149.72 154.71 154.80 149.72 154.80 149.72 79.85 154.80 139.73 154.80 1746.68

RTPP I 123.73 127.84 123.73 65.99 127.84 123.73 127.84 123.73 127.84 127.84 115.47 127.84 1443.42

RTPP Stage-II 126.26 130.45 126.26 130.45 130.45 126.26 67.31 96.80 130.45 130.45 117.83 130.45 1443.42

RTPP Stage-III 62.03 64.09 62.03 64.09 64.09 29.13 64.09 62.03 64.09 64.09 57.89 64.09 721.71

KTPS A 71.48 73.86 71.48 64.93 46.46 63.14 73.86 62.55 73.86 73.86 69.10 73.86 818.47

KTPS B 73.08 75.51 73.08 75.51 75.51 36.54 57.24 73.08 57.24 75.51 70.64 75.51 818.47

KTPS C 69.95 72.29 52.47 72.29 72.29 69.95 72.29 69.95 54.80 72.29 67.62 72.29 818.47

KTPS D 153.65 158.78 153.65 158.78 120.36 153.65 79.39 115.24 158.78 158.78 148.53 158.78 1718.36

KTPS Stage VI 149.29 154.27 149.29 79.62 154.27 149.29 154.27 149.29 154.27 154.27 144.31 154.27 1746.68

RTS B 18.36 18.97 18.36 18.97 18.97 18.36 18.97 9.18 18.97 18.97 17.75 18.97 214.79

NTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant Stage I

149.29 154.27 149.29 154.27 154.27 149.29 154.27 74.64 154.27 154.27 144.31 154.27 1746.68

Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant Stage II

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 172.21 177.95 172.21 177.95 177.95 166.47 177.95 1222.68

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant - I

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant - II

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

TOTAL THERMAL 1988.80 2054.65 1971.65 1909.59 1923.95 2022.03 2041.17 1939.18 2089.19 2233.06 2045.48 2233.06 24451.80

MACHKUND PH AP Share

10.76 10.39 8.35 9.90 10.20 10.95 11.18 10.00 9.77 10.52 9.58 9.98 121.56

TUNGBHADRA PH AP Share

0.94 0.19 0.06 2.84 8.08 7.79 7.38 6.15 4.99 5.18 3.91 3.73 51.24

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USL 17.13 14.27 13.53 17.49 17.06 14.49 14.68 13.66 16.53 20.51 21.61 26.17 207.10

LSR 45.53 38.55 33.05 41.08 43.29 41.81 42.26 36.71 39.56 47.75 48.33 54.47 512.39

DONKARAYI 3.72 2.87 2.09 2.78 3.59 3.57 3.93 3.51 4.07 4.88 4.88 5.33 45.23

SSLM 35.58 11.34 7.25 14.07 137.38 129.22 62.48 38.21 20.43 30.97 35.76 49.66 572.34

NSPH 28.76 11.13 14.84 64.01 121.99 143.79 112.71 57.52 34.32 36.18 30.61 40.82 696.70

NSRCPH 0.78 0.00 0.00 0.29 6.50 12.29 15.03 13.44 9.80 6.21 3.24 2.00 69.59

NSLCPH 0.22 0.00 0.00 0.25 3.40 6.85 7.65 6.13 4.07 2.41 0.86 0.32 32.14

POCHAMPAD PH 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.50 3.06 4.08 4.44 3.51 2.92 2.99 2.37 1.95 26.30

NIZAMSAGAR PH 0.40 0.06 0.00 0.03 0.24 0.76 1.02 0.31 0.39 0.82 0.74 0.86 5.61

PABM 0.01 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.68 0.55 0.47 0.36 0.10 0.06 0.13 0.08 2.57

MINI HYDRO&OTHERS

0.32 0.02 0.11 0.38 0.72 0.81 0.75 0.67 0.71 0.77 0.64 0.62 6.52

SINGUR 0.21 0.09 0.04 0.14 0.34 0.99 0.83 0.11 0.11 0.19 0.23 0.49 3.78

SSLM LCPH 39.12 16.92 6.68 30.84 246.32 175.22 45.55 45.55 45.55 45.55 45.55 45.55 788.40

Nagarjunasagar Tail Pond Dam Power House

1.87 0.94 2.34 5.15 8.43 9.84 8.90 11.71 11.71 11.71 7.03 2.34 81.99

Priyadarshini Jurala Hydro Electric Project- AP Share

0.00 0.00 2.32 2.32 46.38 46.38 23.19 13.92 9.28 4.64 4.64 0.00 153.07

Lower Jurala Hydro Electric Project

0.00 0.00 2.32 2.32 46.38 46.38 23.19 13.92 9.28 4.64 4.64 0.00 153.07

POCHAMPAD Stig-II

0.16 0.00 0.00 0.17 1.02 1.36 1.48 1.17 0.97 1.00 0.79 0.65 8.76

PULICHINTAL(New Project)

0.10 0.10 0.10 7.42 7.42 7.42 7.65 7.65 7.65 9.74 8.35 12.06 75.67

TOTAL HYDRO 186.09 106.88 93.11 202.03 712.48 664.54 394.77 284.20 232.21 246.72 233.89 257.10 3614.03

TOTAL TSGENCO & APGENCO

2174.90 2161.53 2064.76 2111.62 2636.43 2686.57 2435.94 2223.38 2321.40 2479.78 2279.37 2490.15 28065.83

Central Generating Stations

NTPC

NTPC (SR)

NTPC (SR) 252.50 214.65 190.05 214.65 178.47 158.38 223.82 175.42 183.62 202.59 200.18 223.82 2418.15

NTPC (SR) Stage III

60.73 58.74 56.91 11.38 58.74 56.91 61.32 59.30 61.32 61.32 55.44 61.32 663.41

Total NTPC(SR) 313.22 273.40 246.96 226.03 237.22 215.28 285.13 234.72 244.93 263.91 255.62 285.13 3081.56

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NTPC (ER)

Talcher Stage 2 131.40 122.14 99.60 87.31 98.23 113.06 123.98 119.99 123.98 125.35 113.16 125.35 1383.54

Total NTPC(ER) 131.40 122.14 99.60 87.31 98.23 113.06 123.98 119.99 123.98 125.35 113.16 125.35 1383.54

Total NTPC 444.62 395.54 346.56 313.34 335.45 328.34 409.12 354.70 368.92 389.26 368.78 410.48 4465.10

NLC TS-II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Stage-I 33.35 34.58 33.55 34.27 33.65 27.19 16.72 19.70 12.31 32.32 31.91 34.27 343.81

Stage-II 59.53 61.56 59.80 40.41 44.07 41.22 53.02 42.58 51.80 61.02 57.63 61.16 633.79

Total NLC 92.87 96.14 93.35 74.68 77.72 68.41 69.74 62.28 64.11 93.34 89.54 95.42 977.61

NPC

NPC-MAPS 12.00 10.86 12.00 12.09 12.00 11.62 12.00 5.81 8.90 12.00 10.86 12.00 132.13

NPC-Kaiga unit I 35.91 37.09 35.91 37.09 37.09 35.91 37.09 35.91 18.54 37.09 34.73 37.09 419.45

NPC-Kaiga unit II 19.01 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 38.03 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 36.78 39.27 444.79

Total NPC 66.92 87.22 85.94 88.46 88.36 85.56 88.36 79.75 66.72 88.36 82.37 88.36 996.37

NTPC - Simhadri

NTPC Simhadri Stage I

329.87 341.10 329.87 341.10 341.10 329.87 341.10 175.89 341.10 341.10 319.18 341.10 3872.36

NTPC Simhadri Stage II

170.79 176.37 170.79 176.37 108.00 170.79 176.37 170.79 176.37 176.37 165.21 176.37 2014.63

Total NTPC- Simhadri

500.66 517.47 500.66 517.47 449.10 500.66 517.47 346.69 517.47 517.47 484.39 517.47 5886.99

CGS - New

Vallur Thermal Power Plant

56.46 56.46 50.09 46.90 41.89 56.46 56.46 56.46 56.46 56.46 56.46 56.46 647.05

Tuticorin 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 64.54 71.45 841.31

TOTAL CGS 1230.69 1224.28 1145.74 1112.30 1063.98 1108.59 1212.61 969.02 1145.14 1216.35 1146.08 1239.65 13814.42

APGPCL

APGPCL I - Allocated capacity

1.78 1.84 1.78 1.84 1.28 1.78 1.84 1.78 1.84 1.84 1.72 1.84 21.12

APGPCL I - Unutilised capacity

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

APGPCL II - 6.00 6.20 6.00 6.20 6.20 6.00 6.19 6.00 6.20 6.20 5.20 6.20 72.55

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Allocated capacity

APGPCL II - Unutilised capacity

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total APGPCL 7.77 8.03 7.77 8.03 7.47 7.77 8.03 7.77 8.03 8.03 6.91 8.03 93.66

IPPS

GVK 39.89 39.75 47.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 126.86

Spectrum 45.05 40.04 44.03 41.48 39.52 35.87 39.80 52.17 69.15 57.57 53.08 50.93 568.69

Kondapalli (Gas) 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 60.44 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 536.17

BSES 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 250.65

TOTAL IPPS 164.31 161.12 170.63 122.81 120.85 115.25 121.13 131.55 150.48 78.46 73.97 71.82 1482.38

NCE

NCE - Bio-Mass 10.20 13.39 13.85 11.07 10.61 10.20 13.39 13.85 14.01 11.07 10.61 10.61 142.86

NCE - Bagasse 9.21 13.31 2.78 6.79 4.95 0.00 4.50 15.72 15.41 12.76 48.65 48.65 182.73

NCE - Municipal Waste to Energy

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

NCE - Industrial Waste based power project

1.21 2.31 3.01 2.63 2.26 1.21 2.31 3.01 4.23 2.63 2.26 2.26 29.33

NCE - Wind Power 13.51 31.40 100.84 106.07 118.24 57.78 57.78 66.76 20.82 43.08 41.26 52.41 709.95

NCE - Mini Hydel 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.62 0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 0.34 2.38

NCE - NCL Energy Ltd

0.00 0.00 0.00 6.78 5.56 5.56 6.78 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.18

NCE-Others 87.80 87.68 84.83 82.84 82.71 89.62 87.17 86.50 86.19 81.75 86.69 86.69 1030.49

TOTAL NCE 122.27 148.10 205.31 216.31 224.95 164.99 171.93 189.34 140.66 151.29 189.81 200.97 2125.92

OTHERS

KSK Mahanadi (MT) 131.92 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 131.92 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 127.53 136.32 1609.45

Hinduja 161.40 166.79 161.40 333.58 333.58 322.80 333.58 322.80 333.58 333.58 312.02 333.58 3448.69

Singareni 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Thermal Power Tech 164.90 170.40 164.90 170.40 164.90 170.40 164.90 170.40 170.40 159.41 170.40 170.40 2011.82

TOTAL OTHERS 458.22 473.51 458.22 640.30 634.80 625.12 634.80 625.12 640.30 629.31 609.95 640.30 7069.96

MARKET 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bi-lateral Sales( PTC 800.00 800.00 518.40 535.68 535.68 518.40 535.68 518.40 535.68 535.68 483.84 535.68 6853.12

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etc.)

Jhajjar 61.20 63.24 61.20 63.24 63.24 61.20 63.24 61.20 63.24 63.24 57.12 63.24 744.60

TOTAL MARKET 861.20 863.24 579.60 598.92 598.92 579.60 598.92 579.60 598.92 598.92 540.96 598.92 7597.72

TOTAL (From All Sources)

5019.37 5039.81 4632.04 4810.28 5287.41 5287.89 5183.36 4725.79 5004.93 5162.13 4847.05 5249.84 60249.90

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ANNEXURE – IV

STATION WISE AND MONTH WISE AVAILABILITY OF ENERGY FOR FY 2015-16 – TSERC



TSGENCO & APGENCO

Thermal

VTPS I 132.82 137.23 132.94 137.23 104.04 68.61 137.23 132.82 137.23 137.23 123.96 137.23 1518.59

VTPS II 133.01 137.43 133.13 137.43 104.19 133.01 137.43 68.71 137.43 137.43 124.14 137.43 1520.77

VTPS III 133.82 138.26 133.93 138.26 136.04 133.82 104.82 122.77 102.59 138.26 124.89 138.26 1545.71

VTPS IV 181.75 187.36 181.75 187.81 187.92 181.75 187.92 0.00 96.93 187.92 169.63 187.92 1938.65

RTPP I 186.75 82.09 186.75 99.60 192.95 186.75 35.31 0.00 0.00 192.95 174.29 192.95 1530.38

RTPP Stage-II 197.90 0.00 163.89 204.47 204.47 197.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 204.47 184.69 204.47 1562.27

RTPP Stage-III 117.69 0.00 0.00 121.60 121.60 55.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.60 109.84 121.60 769.22

KTPS A 71.97 74.37 71.97 65.37 46.78 63.57 74.37 62.97 74.37 74.37 69.57 74.37 824.03

KTPS B 70.43 72.77 70.43 72.77 72.77 35.21 55.17 70.43 55.17 72.77 68.08 72.77 788.78

KTPS C 71.18 73.56 53.39 73.56 73.56 71.18 73.56 71.18 55.76 73.56 68.81 73.56 832.85

KTPS D 158.00 163.27 158.00 163.27 123.77 158.00 81.63 118.50 163.27 163.27 152.73 163.27 1766.97

KTPS Stage VI 158.64 163.93 158.64 84.61 163.93 158.64 163.93 158.64 163.93 163.93 153.35 163.93 1856.06

RTS B 18.75 19.38 18.75 19.38 19.38 18.75 19.38 9.38 19.38 19.38 18.13 19.38 219.38

Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant Stage I

163.25 168.69 163.25 168.69 168.69 163.25 168.69 81.62 168.69 168.69 157.81 168.69 1910.01

Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant Stage II

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 319.62 330.28 319.62 330.28 330.28 308.97 330.28 2269.33

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant - I

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal power plant - II

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

TOTAL THERMAL 2260.32 1898.17 2091.17 2153.90 2199.92 2409.69 2049.55 1681.01 1984.87 2665.95 2442.29 2665.95 26502.80

MACHKUND PH AP Share

16.11 15.56 12.51 14.83 15.28 16.40 16.75 14.99 14.64 15.76 14.35 14.95 182.14

TUNGBHADRA PH AP Share

1.42 0.28 0.09 4.29 12.18 11.74 11.12 9.28 7.52 7.81 5.89 5.63 77.25

USL 19.78 16.48 15.63 20.20 19.71 16.73 16.95 15.78 19.10 23.69 24.97 30.23 239.25

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LSR 51.90 43.94 37.67 46.83 49.35 47.66 48.17 41.85 45.09 54.43 55.09 62.10 584.08

DONKARAYI 4.31 3.32 2.42 3.22 4.16 4.13 4.55 4.07 4.71 5.65 5.65 6.18 52.36

SSLM 45.55 14.52 9.28 18.02 175.87 165.42 79.98 48.91 26.16 39.64 45.78 63.57 732.70

NSPH 27.10 10.49 13.99 60.32 114.96 135.51 106.22 54.20 32.35 34.10 28.85 38.47 656.56

NSRCPH 0.91 0.00 0.00 0.33 7.56 14.30 17.49 15.63 11.39 7.22 3.77 2.33 80.94

NSLCPH 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.28 3.90 7.85 8.78 7.03 4.67 2.76 0.99 0.36 36.88

POCHAMPAD PH 0.73 0.00 0.00 0.77 4.64 6.19 6.74 5.32 4.43 4.54 3.59 2.96 39.91

NIZAMSAGAR PH 0.46 0.06 0.00 0.03 0.27 0.88 1.18 0.36 0.45 0.95 0.86 1.00 6.51

PABM 0.02 0.06 0.05 0.06 0.99 0.80 0.68 0.53 0.15 0.09 0.18 0.12 3.74

MINI HYDRO&OTHERS

0.31 0.02 0.11 0.36 0.69 0.78 0.71 0.64 0.67 0.74 0.61 0.59 6.23

SINGUR 0.25 0.10 0.04 0.16 0.40 1.16 0.97 0.12 0.13 0.23 0.27 0.58 4.42

SSLM LCPH 43.92 19.00 7.49 34.63 276.57 196.73 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 885.22

Nagarjunasagar Tail Pond Dam Power House

2.64 1.32 3.31 7.27 11.90 13.88 12.56 16.53 16.53 16.53 9.92 3.31 115.69

Priyadarshini Jurala Hydro Electric Project- AP Share

0.00 0.00 2.33 2.33 46.56 46.56 23.28 13.97 9.31 4.66 4.66 0.00 153.65

Lower Jurala Hydro Electric Project

0.00 0.00 0.92 0.92 18.48 18.48 9.24 5.54 3.70 1.85 1.85 0.00 60.97

POCHAMPAD Stig-II

0.22 0.00 0.00 0.24 1.44 1.92 2.09 1.65 1.37 1.41 1.11 0.92 12.37

PULICHINTAL(New Project)

0.14 0.14 0.14 10.47 10.47 10.47 10.80 10.80 10.80 13.74 11.78 17.02 106.77

TOTAL HYDRO 216.04 125.30 105.99 225.57 775.37 717.60 429.41 318.34 264.32 286.94 271.32 301.45 4037.64

TOTAL TSGENCO & APGENCO

2476.36 2023.47 2197.16 2379.47 2975.29 3127.29 2478.97 1999.35 2249.18 2952.89 2713.61 2967.40 30540.44

Central Generating Stations

NTPC

NTPC (SR)

NTPC (SR) 227.98 193.81 171.60 193.81 161.15 143.00 202.09 158.39 165.79 182.92 180.74 202.09 2183.36

NTPC (SR) Stage III

51.20 49.53 47.98 9.60 49.53 47.98 51.70 49.99 51.70 51.70 46.74 51.70 559.33

Total NTPC(SR) 279.18 243.34 219.58 203.41 210.67 190.98 253.78 208.38 217.49 234.62 227.49 253.78 2742.69

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NTPC (ER)

Talcher Stage 2 130.25 121.07 98.73 86.54 97.37 112.07 122.90 118.94 122.90 124.26 112.17 124.26 1371.46

Total NTPC(ER) 130.25 121.07 98.73 86.54 97.37 112.07 122.90 118.94 122.90 124.26 112.17 124.26 1371.46

Total NTPC 409.43 364.41 318.31 289.95 308.05 303.05 376.68 327.32 340.39 358.87 339.66 378.04 4114.15

NLC TS-II

Stage-I 31.32 32.47 31.51 32.18 31.60 25.53 15.71 18.50 11.56 30.35 29.97 32.18 322.88

Stage-II 58.13 60.11 58.39 39.46 43.03 40.25 51.77 41.57 50.58 59.58 56.27 59.71 618.86

Total NLC 89.44 92.58 89.90 71.64 74.64 65.78 67.48 60.07 62.14 89.93 86.24 91.90 941.74

NPC

NPC-MAPS 12.00 10.86 12.00 12.09 12.00 11.62 12.00 5.81 8.90 12.00 10.86 12.00 132.13

NPC-Kaiga unit I 35.91 37.09 35.91 37.09 37.09 35.91 37.09 35.91 18.54 37.09 34.73 37.09 419.45

NPC-Kaiga unit II 19.01 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 38.03 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 36.78 39.27 444.79

Total NPC 66.92 87.22 85.94 88.46 88.36 85.56 88.36 79.75 66.72 88.36 82.37 88.36 996.37

NTPC - Simhadri

NTPC Simhadri Stage I

316.80 327.59 316.80 327.59 327.59 316.80 327.59 168.93 327.59 327.59 306.53 327.59 3718.97

NTPC Simhadri Stage II

140.41 145.00 140.41 145.00 88.79 140.41 145.00 140.41 145.00 145.00 135.82 145.00 1656.25

Total NTPC- Simhadri

457.21 472.59 457.21 472.59 416.38 457.21 472.59 309.34 472.59 472.59 442.36 472.59 5375.22

CGS - New

Vallur Thermal Power Plant

53.43 53.43 47.40 44.38 39.64 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 612.33

Tuticorin 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 64.54 71.45 841.31

TOTAL CGS 1149.46 1146.13 1072.25 1042.41 1002.54 1037.92 1133.83 902.50 1069.90 1139.04 1072.76 1160.22 12928.95

APGPCL

APGPCL I - Allocated capacity

1.78 1.84 1.78 1.84 1.28 1.78 1.84 0.00 1.84 1.84 1.72 1.84 19.34

APGPCL II - Allocated capacity

6.00 6.20 6.00 6.20 6.20 6.00 6.19 6.00 6.20 6.20 5.20 6.20 72.55

Total APGPCL 7.77 8.03 7.77 8.03 7.47 7.77 8.03 6.00 8.03 8.03 6.91 8.03 91.88

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IPPS

GVK 39.89 39.75 47.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 126.86

Spectrum 45.05 40.04 44.03 41.48 39.52 35.87 39.80 0.00 51.81 57.57 53.08 50.93 499.18

Kondapalli (Gas) 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 60.44 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 536.17

BSES 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 250.65

TOTAL IPPS 164.31 161.12 170.63 122.81 120.85 115.25 121.13 79.38 133.14 78.46 73.97 71.82 1412.86

NCE

NCE - Bio-Mass 10.20 13.39 13.85 11.07 10.61 10.20 13.39 13.85 14.01 11.07 10.61 10.61 142.86

NCE - Bagasse 9.21 13.31 2.78 6.79 4.95 0.00 4.50 15.72 15.41 12.76 48.65 48.65 182.73

NCE - Municipal Waste to Energy

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

NCE - Industrial Waste based power project

1.21 2.31 3.01 2.63 2.26 1.21 2.31 3.01 4.23 2.63 2.26 2.26 29.33

NCE - Wind Power 13.51 31.40 100.84 106.07 118.24 57.78 57.78 66.76 20.82 43.08 41.26 52.41 709.95

NCE - Mini Hydel 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.62 0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 0.34 2.38

NCE - NCL Energy Ltd

0.00 0.00 0.00 6.78 5.56 5.56 6.78 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.18

NCE-Others 60.88 60.76 57.91 55.92 55.79 62.70 60.25 59.58 59.27 54.83 59.77 59.77 707.43

TOTAL NCE 95.35 121.17 178.39 189.38 198.03 138.07 145.01 162.42 113.74 124.37 162.89 174.04 1802.86

OTHERS

KSK Mahanadi (MT) 93.07 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 131.92 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 127.53 136.32 1570.60

Hinduja 0.00 0.00 206.18 206.18 411.70 398.39 411.70 398.39 411.70 411.70 385.09 411.70 3652.74


TOTAL OTHERS 237.14 306.72 503.01 512.90 712.92 700.71 712.92 700.71 718.42 707.43 683.02 718.42 7214.33

MARKET

Jhajjar 90.63 0.00 0.00 86.34 93.66 90.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.66 84.59 93.66 633.17

TOTAL MARKET 90.63 0.00 0.00 86.34 93.66 90.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.66 84.59 93.66 633.17

TOTAL (From All Sources)

4217.16 3762.20 4124.86 4337.40 5106.74 5213.92 4596.05 3846.92 4289.23 5099.47 4793.58 5189.13 54576.66

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ANNEXURE – V

STATION WISE AND MONTH WISE DESPATCH OF ENERGY FOR FY 2015-16 – TSERC

Generating Station Gross Energy Despatch (MU)


TSGENCO &

APGENCO

Thermal

VTPS I 132.82 79.19 132.94 137.23 104.04 68.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 137.23 123.96 137.23 1053.25

VTPS II 133.01 0.00 133.13 137.43 104.19 133.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 137.43 124.14 137.43 1039.77

VTPS III 133.82 0.00 29.77 138.26 136.04 88.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 138.26 124.89 138.26 928.14

VTPS IV 181.75 187.36 181.75 187.81 187.92 181.75 187.92 0.00 96.93 187.92 169.63 187.92 1938.65

RTPP I 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

RTPP Stage-II 129.11 0.00 0.00 34.00 49.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49.30 23.13 38.88 324.20

RTPP Stage-III 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

KTPS A 71.97 74.37 71.97 65.37 46.78 63.57 74.37 62.97 74.37 74.37 69.57 74.37 824.03

KTPS B 70.43 72.77 70.43 72.77 72.77 35.21 55.17 70.43 55.17 72.77 68.08 72.77 788.78

KTPS C 71.18 73.56 53.39 73.56 73.56 71.18 73.56 71.18 55.76 73.56 68.81 73.56 832.85

KTPS D 158.00 163.27 158.00 163.27 123.77 158.00 81.63 118.50 163.27 163.27 152.73 163.27 1766.97

KTPS Stage VI 158.64 163.93 158.64 84.61 163.93 158.64 71.02 57.89 66.62 163.93 153.35 163.93 1565.10

RTS B 18.75 19.38 18.75 19.38 19.38 18.75 19.38 9.38 19.38 19.38 18.13 19.38 219.38

Kakatiya Thermal

Power Plant Stage I 163.25 168.69 163.25 168.69 168.69 163.25 168.69 81.62 168.69 168.69 157.81 168.69 1910.01

Kakatiya Thermal

Power Plant Stage II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 319.62 330.28 319.62 330.28 330.28 308.97 330.28 2269.33

Damodaram

Sanjeevaiah Thermal

power plant - I

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

Damodaram

Sanjeevaiah Thermal

power plant - II

232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 232.18 239.92 232.18 239.92 239.92 216.71 239.92 2824.91

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TOTAL THERMAL 1887.09 1482.35 1636.38 1762.22 1730.67 1924.82 1541.85 1255.96 1510.31 2196.23 1996.60 2185.80 21110.28

MACHKUND PH

AP Share 16.11 15.56 12.51 14.83 15.28 16.40 16.75 14.99 14.64 15.76 14.35 14.95 182.14

TUNGBHADRA PH

AP Share 1.42 0.28 0.09 4.29 12.18 11.74 11.12 9.28 7.52 7.81 5.89 5.63 77.25

USL 19.78 16.48 15.63 20.20 19.71 16.73 16.95 15.78 19.10 23.69 24.97 30.23 239.25

LSR 51.90 43.94 37.67 46.83 49.35 47.66 48.17 41.85 45.09 54.43 55.09 62.10 584.08

DONKARAYI 4.31 3.32 2.42 3.22 4.16 4.13 4.55 4.07 4.71 5.65 5.65 6.18 52.36

SSLM 45.55 14.52 9.28 18.02 175.87 165.42 79.98 48.91 26.16 39.64 45.78 63.57 732.70

NSPH 27.10 10.49 13.99 60.32 114.96 135.51 106.22 54.20 32.35 34.10 28.85 38.47 656.56

NSRCPH 0.91 0.00 0.00 0.33 7.56 14.30 17.49 15.63 11.39 7.22 3.77 2.33 80.94

NSLCPH 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.28 3.90 7.85 8.78 7.03 4.67 2.76 0.99 0.36 36.88

POCHAMPAD PH 0.73 0.00 0.00 0.77 4.64 6.19 6.74 5.32 4.43 4.54 3.59 2.96 39.91

NIZAMSAGAR PH 0.46 0.06 0.00 0.03 0.27 0.88 1.18 0.36 0.45 0.95 0.86 1.00 6.51

PABM 0.02 0.06 0.05 0.06 0.99 0.80 0.68 0.53 0.15 0.09 0.18 0.12 3.74

MINI

HYDRO&OTHERS 0.31 0.02 0.11 0.36 0.69 0.78 0.71 0.64 0.67 0.74 0.61 0.59 6.23

SINGUR 0.25 0.10 0.04 0.16 0.40 1.16 0.97 0.12 0.13 0.23 0.27 0.58 4.42

SSLM LCPH 43.92 19.00 7.49 34.63 276.57 196.73 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 51.14 885.22

Nagarjunasagar Tail

Pond Dam Power

House

2.64 1.32 3.31 7.27 11.90 13.88 12.56 16.53 16.53 16.53 9.92 3.31 115.69

Priyadarshini Jurala

Hydro Electric

Project- AP Share

0.00 0.00 2.33 2.33 46.56 46.56 23.28 13.97 9.31 4.66 4.66 0.00 153.65

Lower Jurala Hydro

Electric Project 0.00 0.00 0.92 0.92 18.48 18.48 9.24 5.54 3.70 1.85 1.85 0.00 60.97

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POCHAMPAD Stig-

II 0.22 0.00 0.00 0.24 1.44 1.92 2.09 1.65 1.37 1.41 1.11 0.92 12.37

PULICHINTAL(New

Project) 0.14 0.14 0.14 10.47 10.47 10.47 10.80 10.80 10.80 13.74 11.78 17.02 106.77

TOTAL HYDRO 216.04 125.30 105.99 225.57 775.37 717.60 429.41 318.34 264.32 286.94 271.32 301.45 4037.64

TOTAL TSGENCO

& APGENCO 2103.13 1607.65 1742.36 1987.79 2506.04 2642.41 1971.26 1574.30 1774.62 2483.17 2267.92 2487.25 25147.92

Central Generating

Stations

NTPC

NTPC (SR)

NTPC (SR) 227.98 193.81 171.60 193.81 161.15 143.00 202.09 158.39 165.79 182.92 180.74 202.09 2183.36

NTPC (SR) Stage

III 51.20 49.53 47.98 9.60 49.53 47.98 51.70 49.99 51.70 51.70 46.74 51.70 559.33

Total NTPC(SR) 279.18 243.34 219.58 203.41 210.67 190.98 253.78 208.38 217.49 234.62 227.49 253.78 2742.69

NTPC (ER)

Talcher Stage 2 130.25 121.07 98.73 86.54 97.37 112.07 122.90 118.94 122.90 124.26 112.17 124.26 1371.46

Total NTPC(ER) 130.25 121.07 98.73 86.54 97.37 112.07 122.90 118.94 122.90 124.26 112.17 124.26 1371.46

Total NTPC 409.43 364.41 318.31 289.95 308.05 303.05 376.68 327.32 340.39 358.87 339.66 378.04 4114.15

NLC TS-II

Stage-I 31.32 32.47 31.51 32.18 31.60 25.53 15.71 18.50 11.56 30.35 29.97 32.18 322.88

Stage-II 58.13 60.11 58.39 39.46 43.03 40.25 51.77 41.57 50.58 59.58 56.27 59.71 618.86

Total NLC 89.44 92.58 89.90 71.64 74.64 65.78 67.48 60.07 62.14 89.93 86.24 91.90 941.74

NPC

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NPC-MAPS 12.00 10.86 12.00 12.09 12.00 11.62 12.00 5.81 8.90 12.00 10.86 12.00 132.13

NPC-Kaiga unit I 35.91 37.09 35.91 37.09 37.09 35.91 37.09 35.91 18.54 37.09 34.73 37.09 419.45

NPC-Kaiga unit II 19.01 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 38.03 39.27 38.03 39.27 39.27 36.78 39.27 444.79

Total NPC 66.92 87.22 85.94 88.46 88.36 85.56 88.36 79.75 66.72 88.36 82.37 88.36 996.37

NTPC - Simhadri

NTPC Simhadri

Stage I 316.80 327.59 316.80 327.59 327.59 316.80 327.59 168.93 327.59 327.59 306.53 327.59 3718.97

NTPC Simhadri

Stage II 140.41 145.00 140.41 145.00 88.79 140.41 145.00 140.41 145.00 145.00 135.82 145.00 1656.25

Total NTPC-

Simhadri 457.21 472.59 457.21 472.59 416.38 457.21 472.59 309.34 472.59 472.59 442.36 472.59 5375.22

CGS - New

Vallur Thermal

Power Plant 53.43 53.43 47.40 44.38 39.64 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 53.43 612.33

Tuticorin 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 69.15 71.45 69.15 71.45 71.45 64.54 71.45 841.31

TOTAL CGS 1145.59 1141.69 1067.90 1038.47 998.52 1034.19 1129.99 899.06 1066.72 1134.64 1068.59 1155.77 12881.12

APGPCL

APGPCL I -

Allocated capacity 1.78 1.84 1.78 1.84 1.28 1.78 1.84 0.00 1.84 1.84 1.72 1.84 19.34

APGPCL II -

Allocated capacity 6.00 6.20 6.00 6.20 6.20 6.00 6.19 6.00 6.20 6.20 5.20 6.20 72.55

Total APGPCL 7.77 8.03 7.77 8.03 7.47 7.77 8.03 6.00 8.03 8.03 6.91 8.03 91.88

IPPS

GVK 39.89 39.75 47.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 126.86

Spectrum 45.05 40.04 44.03 41.48 39.52 35.87 39.80 0.00 51.81 57.57 53.08 50.93 499.18

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Kondapalli (Gas) 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 60.44 58.49 60.44 58.49 60.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 536.17

BSES 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 20.89 250.65

TOTAL IPPS 164.31 161.12 170.63 122.81 120.85 115.25 121.13 79.38 133.14 78.46 73.97 71.82 1412.86

NCE

NCE - Bio-Mass 10.20 13.39 13.85 11.07 10.61 10.20 13.39 13.85 14.01 11.07 10.61 10.61 142.86

NCE - Bagasse 9.21 13.31 2.78 6.79 4.95 0.00 4.50 15.72 15.41 12.76 48.65 48.65 182.73

NCE - Municipal

Waste to Energy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

NCE - Industrial

Waste based power

project

1.21 2.31 3.01 2.63 2.26 1.21 2.31 3.01 4.23 2.63 2.26 2.26 29.33

NCE - Wind Power 13.51 31.40 100.84 106.07 118.24 57.78 57.78 66.76 20.82 43.08 41.26 52.41 709.95

NCE - Mini Hydel 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.62 0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 0.34 2.38

NCE - NCL Energy

Ltd 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.78 5.56 5.56 6.78 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.18

NCE-Others 60.88 60.76 57.91 55.92 55.79 62.70 60.25 59.58 59.27 54.83 59.77 59.77 707.43

TOTAL NCE 95.35 121.17 178.39 189.38 198.03 138.07 145.01 162.42 113.74 124.37 162.89 174.04 1802.86

OTHERS

KSK Mahanadi (MT) 93.07 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 131.92 136.32 131.92 136.32 136.32 127.53 136.32 1570.60

Hinduja 0.00 0.00 206.18 206.18 411.70 398.39 411.70 398.39 411.70 411.70 385.09 411.70 3652.74


TOTAL OTHERS 237.14 306.72 503.01 512.90 712.92 700.71 712.92 700.71 718.42 707.43 683.02 718.42 7214.33

MARKET

Jhajjar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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TOTAL MARKET 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL (From All

Sources) 3753.30 3346.38 3670.07 3859.38 4543.83 4638.41 4088.35 3421.87 3814.67 4536.09 4263.30 4615.33 48550.97

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ANNEXURE – VI

ENERGY REQUIREMENT AT THE STATE PERIPHERY FOR FY 2015-16


Total Energy delivered into 33 KV Distribution System from EHT SSs

30498.37 11529.35

Energy consumed by HT consumers at 33KV (Sales + Third Party)

5838.89 297.97

Energy Delivered into 11 KV and LT System from 33/11 KV SSs

23442.60 10770.20

Losses (33 kV System) 1216.89 461.17

% Losses (33 kV System) 3.99% 4.00%

Total Energy delivered into 11 KV and LT Distribution System

23442.60 10770.20

Energy consumed by HT consumers at 11KV (Sales + Third Party)

4464.75 1447.98

Total Output from 11kV to LT 17805.72 8864.49

Losses (11kV System) 1172.13 457.73

% Losses (11kV System) 5.00% 4.25%

Energy delivered to LT system from 11/400 V DTRs 17805.72 8864.49

Energy sold to metered categories 9630.31 3739.58

Energy sold to un-metered categories 7018.04 4593.04

Losses (LT System) 1157.37 531.87

% Losses (LT System) 6.50% 6.00%

Total Input to the distribution system 30498.37 11529.35

Total Output from the Distribution Sytem 26951.99 10078.57

EHT Sales 3067.46 1504.04

Distribution System Losses 3546.39 1450.78

% Distribution System Losses ( Excluding EHT Sales) 11.63% 12.58%

% Distribution System Losses ( Including EHT Sales) 10.57% 11.13%

Total Energy available at 132 kV 33565.83 13033.39

TRANSCO losses 4.02% 4.02%

Total Energy reqd. at State Periphery 34971.69 13579.27

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ANNEXURE – VII

TSGENCO & APGENCO STATION WISE FIXED COSTS FOR FY 2015-16

S.

No. Generating Station

Plant Capacity

(MW)

Energy Availability

(Telangana Share)

(MU)

Energy Despatch

(MU)

Fixed Cost

(Telangana Share)

Rs. Cr

TSGENCO & APGENCO

1 VTPS I 420.00 1518.59 1053.25 92.52

2 VTPS II 420.00 1520.77 1039.77 92.52

3 VTPS III 420.00 1545.71 928.14 92.52

4 VTPS IV 500.00 1938.65 1938.65 253.06

5 RTPP I 420.00 1530.38 0.00 130.33

6 RTPP Stage-II 420.00 1562.27 324.20 213.49

7 RTPP Stage-III 210.00 769.22 0.00 143.58

8 KTPS A 240.00 824.03 824.03 70.10

9 KTPS B 240.00 788.78 788.78 70.10

10 KTPS C 240.00 832.85 832.85 70.10

11 KTPS D 500.00 1766.97 1766.97 127.26

12 KTPS Stage VI 500.00 1856.06 1565.10 312.05

13 RTS B 62.50 219.38 219.38 25.93

14 Kakatiya Thermal Power

Plant Stage I 500.00 1910.01 1910.01 311.93

15 Kakatiya Thermal Power

Plant Stage II 600.00 2269.33 2269.33 274.57

16 Damodaram Sanjeevaiah

Thermal power plant - I 800.00 2824.91 2824.91 581.31

17 Damodaram Sanjeevaiah

Thermal power plant - II 800.00 2824.91 2824.91 581.31

Total Thermal 7292.50 26502.80 21110.28 3442.68

HYDRO

18 MACHKUND PH AP

Share 84.00 182.14 182.14 5.64

19 TUNGBHADRA PH AP

Share 57.60 77.25 77.25 3.87

20 USL 240.00 239.25 239.25 23.44

21 LSR 460.00 584.08 584.08 44.94

22 DONKARAYI 25.00 52.36 52.36 2.44

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S.

No. Generating Station

Plant Capacity

(MW)

Energy Availability

(Telangana Share)

(MU)

Energy Despatch

(MU)

Fixed Cost

(Telangana Share)

Rs. Cr

23 SSLM RBPH 770.00 732.70 732.70 82.39

24 NSPH 815.60 656.56 656.56 75.32

25 NSRCPH 90.00 80.94 80.94 7.16

26 NSLCPH 60.00 36.88 36.88 5.54

27 POCHAMPAD PH 36.00 39.91 39.91 7.08

28 NIZAMSAGAR PH 10.00 6.51 6.51 1.97

29 PABM 20.00 3.74 3.74 4.45

30 MINI HYDRO&OTHERS 1.00 6.23 6.23 3.46

31 SINGUR 15.00 4.42 4.42 2.95

32 SSLM LCPH 900.00 885.22 885.22 255.06

33 Nagarjunasagar Tail Pond

Dam Power House 50.00 115.69 115.69 26.42

34 Priyadarshini Jurala Hydro

Electric Project- AP Share 234.00 153.65 153.65 66.18

35 Lower Jurala Hydro

Electric Project 240.00 60.97 60.97 87.99

36 POCHAMPAD Stig-II 9.00 12.37 12.37 3.18

37 PULICHINTAL(New

Project) 120.00 106.77 106.77 36.26

Total Hydro 4237.20 4037.64 4037.64 745.74

Total TSGENCO &

APGENCO 11529.70 30540.44 25147.92 4188.42

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ANNEXURE – VIII TSSPDCL – CATEGORY WISE AND MONTH WISE SALES FOR FY 2015-16

Sales / Forecast Sales (MU) April May June July August September October November December January February March Total

LT Category 1477.93 1369.64 1288.07 1367.22 1471.82 1446.81 1247.89 1110.91 1295.15 1502.33 1380.76 1689.81 16648.35

Category I (A&B) - Domestic 652.18 693.64 611.65 537.52 567.74 586.77 525.15 472.23 455.21 485.65 460.52 606.70 6654.96

Category II (A,B& C) - Non-

domestic/Commercial 187.85 200.18 179.51 164.90 165.85 173.06 162.82 150.71 144.80 154.59 145.14 180.36 2009.79

Category III (A & B) - Industrial 65.81 70.02 63.50 65.26 63.72 65.10 62.62 70.64 76.55 72.87 64.61 68.12 808.81

Category IV (A,B&C) - Cottage

Industries &Dhobighats 0.78 0.79 0.70 0.82 0.69 0.75 0.71 0.79 0.74 0.86 0.72 0.82 9.19

Category V (A, B & C) -

Irrigation and Agriculture 501.42 336.41 365.17 528.87 603.28 551.57 430.78 347.37 545.90 713.51 636.48 757.25 6318.00

Category VI (A & B) - Local

Bodies, St. Lighting &PWS 64.95 63.95 62.59 64.74 65.45 64.65 61.26 64.49 68.17 70.41 68.87 71.20 790.72

Category VII (A & B) - General

Purpose 4.87 4.58 4.88 5.08 5.03 4.85 4.49 4.61 3.73 4.37 4.34 5.28 56.11

Category VIII (A & B) -

Temporary Supply 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.04 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.77

HT Category at 11 KV 375.53 382.66 421.89 366.70 364.35 380.64 354.05 365.25 360.82 366.73 384.80 341.34 4464.75

HT-I Industry Segregated 250.28 248.23 264.53 246.66 246.69 256.82 238.52 253.24 258.16 261.13 274.66 237.51 3036.43

HT-I (B) Ferro-Alloys 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT-II - Others 107.15 119.38 141.98 106.88 103.14 107.92 98.75 94.62 86.53 88.04 92.43 86.81 1233.61

HT-III Airports, Railway and

Busstations 0.39 0.50 0.43 0.36 0.46 0.51 0.40 0.36 0.35 0.37 0.35 0.33 4.81

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HT -IV A Private Irrigation &

Agriculture 4.33 0.88 0.54 0.70 1.42 2.47 3.44 3.44 2.54 3.90 4.63 4.64 32.92

HT- IV B - CP Water Supply

Schemes 3.12 3.21 3.20 2.73 3.06 3.26 2.78 3.28 2.96 2.81 2.86 2.83 36.10

HT-VI Townships and

Residential Colonies 7.01 7.50 8.02 6.61 6.47 6.41 6.62 6.74 6.59 6.67 6.04 5.98 80.66

HT-VII - Green Power 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT -VIII - Temporary Supply 3.25 2.95 3.19 2.76 3.10 3.26 3.55 3.56 3.69 3.82 3.84 3.24 40.22

HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Category at 33 KV 483.91 448.72 514.95 483.26 477.38 467.14 491.39 446.12 446.07 513.22 594.06 472.67 5838.89



HT-II - Others 49.25 50.02 56.85 51.27 49.64 48.35 51.55 49.58 44.40 44.62 56.77 47.07 599.35


Busstations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00


Agriculture 1.54 0.31 0.10 0.35 1.37 1.66 1.90 1.36 1.09 1.88 2.16 1.89 15.60


Schemes 0.40 0.36 0.29 0.31 0.31 0.30 0.08 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.25 0.26 3.33

HT-VI Townships and




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HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Category at 132 KV 226.59 210.93 221.53 244.42 348.34 345.82 318.48 217.99 210.30 243.32 253.45 226.29 3067.46



HT-II - Others 5.06 5.36 6.02 5.75 5.83 6.64 5.79 5.83 5.41 6.50 7.28 7.15 72.63


Busstations 5.12 5.09 5.50 5.05 5.12 5.68 5.39 5.08 4.76 5.49 5.92 5.76 63.95


Agriculture 14.84 6.51 10.58 23.29 115.23 109.64 110.33 13.42 11.75 12.46 17.02 17.93 463.00


Schemes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT-V Railway Traction 15.14 15.16 14.54 14.90 14.70 16.04 16.80 17.31 15.84 20.41 20.17 19.40 200.42

HT-VI Townships and




HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 2563.96 2411.95 2446.44 2461.60 2661.89 2640.41 2411.81 2140.27 2312.35 2625.59 2613.06 2730.12 30019.45

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ANNEXURE – IX TSNPDCL – CATEGORY WISE AND MONTH WISE SALES FOR FY 2015-16


LT Category 746.99 535.15 562.69 687.22 785.62 780.45 669.76 539.28 644.29 797.28 772.03 811.87 8332.62

Category I (A&B) - Domestic 241.98 242.94 273.90 252.85 253.77 256.32 238.47 228.14 202.88 187.31 208.14 193.63 2780.32

Category II (A,B& C) - Non-

domestic/Commercial 49.73 47.67 54.44 54.19 51.08 50.48 48.71 45.86 43.62 43.66 47.11 41.30 577.85

Category III (A & B) - Industrial 24.64 25.58 25.83 22.24 20.41 20.63 17.59 18.47 26.45 31.35 25.19 22.45 280.83

Category IV (A,B&C) - Cottage

Industries &Dhobighats 0.58 0.68 0.57 0.57 0.59 0.55 0.67 0.52 0.54 0.58 0.58 0.50 6.92

Category V (A, B & C) - Irrigation

and Agriculture 399.76 192.39 180.11 327.93 428.09 421.65 337.19 219.78 343.14 504.68 459.57 525.73 4340.01

Category VI (A & B) - Local Bodies,

St. Lighting &PWS 26.67 23.41 25.51 26.41 28.11 27.38 24.03 23.58 24.65 26.78 28.41 25.26 310.22

Category VII (A & B) - General

Purpose 3.61 2.49 2.33 3.04 3.56 3.44 3.11 2.93 3.02 2.92 3.04 2.98 36.47

Category VIII (A & B) -Temporary

Supply 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Category at 11 KV 137.21 108.31 105.18 119.37 126.27 128.58 99.37 95.71 117.55 141.72 144.69 124.01 1447.98



HT-II - Others 9.81 9.07 9.70 9.34 9.45 9.47 7.49 6.91 6.41 7.05 8.03 7.67 100.40


Busstations 0.80 0.88 0.88 0.81 0.78 0.74 0.69 0.61 0.57 0.62 0.66 0.58 8.63

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Agriculture 3.40 0.85 0.16 0.88 2.61 2.58 4.05 3.48 1.61 3.31 4.25 3.84 31.02


Schemes 1.41 1.26 1.34 1.13 1.25 1.37 0.88 0.99 0.85 0.77 0.87 0.83 12.95

HT-VI Townships and Residential

Colonies 1.62 1.52 1.77 1.60 1.59 1.52 1.43 1.26 1.29 1.18 1.27 1.27 17.32

HT-VII - Green Power 0.00

HT -VIII - Temporary Supply 0.00

HT - RESCOs 70.60 44.65 46.71 61.77 68.22 63.95 55.75 37.84 50.07 73.80 75.88 64.18 713.42

HT Category at 33 KV 28.83 22.91 22.59 21.86 23.31 25.86 23.52 27.27 29.79 25.54 24.25 22.25 297.97



HT-II - Others 1.15 0.90 0.79 0.82 0.95 0.96 0.58 0.66 0.62 0.71 0.87 0.74 9.74


Busstations 0.00


Agriculture 1.42 0.11 0.05 0.21 0.27 2.21 3.61 6.66 7.07 4.97 1.50 0.46 28.54


Schemes 0.00


Colonies 3.91 3.45 3.71 3.75 3.87 3.67 3.13 2.60 2.72 2.77 2.93 2.67 39.17


HT -VIII - Temporary Supply 0.00

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HT - RESCOs 0.00

HT Category at 132 KV 101.83 99.08 94.10 122.41 128.53 187.57 179.91 143.85 131.49 114.46 103.40 97.39 1504.04


HT-I (B) Ferro-Alloys 0.00

HT-II - Others 0.58 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.01 0.11 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.49 0.45 1.74


Busstations 0.00


Agriculture 1.38 3.81 0.79 25.70 39.80 91.68 80.09 48.08 40.48 16.16 3.42 1.19 352.58


Schemes 0.00

HT-V Railway Traction 40.75 39.24 38.52 38.53 38.19 38.33 40.52 38.43 38.44 41.12 39.89 38.89 470.83


Colonies 9.01 8.83 9.46 8.19 7.70 8.21 9.62 6.88 5.76 5.95 6.44 6.88 92.93



HT - RESCOs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 1014.87 765.46 784.55 950.86 1063.73 1122.46 972.56 806.11 923.13 1078.99 1044.37 1055.52 11582.61

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ANNEXURE – X TSSPDCL – COST OF SERVICE

SPDCL

Generation

Demand Energy

LT Cost (Rs Cr) Rate Basis -

Contracts/NCP G-T interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month Cost (Rs Cr) Recovery Basis -

Energy Sales (MU) CoS - Rs/kWh

LT Cat I - Domestic 1,679.52 2,097.55 667.25 2,007.96 6,654.96 3.02

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 511.13 643.99 661.41 618.85 2,009.79 3.08

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 150.38 191.56 654.18 257.39 808.81 3.18

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries & Dhobighats 1.74 2.26 640.80 3.02 9.19 3.29

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 295.99 2,278.68 108.25 1,834.90 6,318.00 2.90

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 199.11 250.15 663.29 233.91 790.72 2.96

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 14.27 18.00 661.01 16.67 56.11 2.97

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.23 0.30 628.76 0.23 0.77 2.98

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 455.25 1,414.21 268.26 775.43 3,036.43 2.55

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 699.56 1,291.26 451.47 1,253.88 5,071.48 2.47

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 328.42 14.76 18,548.06 528.85 2,160.55 2.45

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 13.94 29.27 397.00 26.78 108.31 2.47


HT Cat II - Industry - Other (11 kV) 196.90 711.92 230.48 321.45 1,233.61 2.61

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (33 kV) 117.55 210.59 465.15 151.43 599.35 2.53

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 11.55 24.48 393.07 19.40 72.63 2.67

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(11KV) 0.54 4.87 92.81 1.21 4.81 2.53


HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (11 kV) 7.26 34.21 176.90 17.43 69.02 2.53



HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 38.36 82.31 388.42 49.06 200.42 2.45

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption 25.53 56.90 373.97 31.37 121.49 2.58

HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA

HT Temporary 6.38 8.47 628.24 10.20 40.22 2.53

TOTAL 4,824.34 9,637.20 417.16 8,319.25 30,019.44 2.77

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SPDCL

Transmission - Inter-State Transmission - Intra-State

Demand Demand



CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

Cost (Rs Cr)

Rate Basis - Contracts/NCP

G-T interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 56.41 2,097.55 22.41 174.34 2,097.55 69.26

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 17.32 643.99 22.41 53.53 643.99 69.26



LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 61.28 2,278.68 22.41 189.40 2,278.68 69.26




HT



HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 0.45 14.76 25.60 1.40 14.76 79.13














HT Temporary 0.23 8.47 22.41 0.70 8.47 69.26

TOTAL 274.06 9,637.20 23.70 846.96 9,637.20 73.24

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SPDCL Distribution Retail Supply

Demand Energy

LT Cost

(Rs Cr)

Rate Basis - Contracts/NCP T-D

interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month

Cost (Rs Cr)

Rate Basis - Energy Sales

(MU)

CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 528.84 1,848.52 238.40 51.76 6,655 0.08

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 159.71 558.25 238.40 15.95 2,010 0.08

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 45.37 158.58 238.40 6.63 809 0.08

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries & Dhobighats 0.52 1.80 238.40 0.08 9 0.08

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 602.47 2,105.91 238.40 47.30 6,318 0.07

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 64.17 224.31 238.40 6.03 791 0.08

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 4.55 15.92 238.40 0.43 56 0.08

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.06 0.22 238.40 0.01 1 0.08

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 240.02 1,357.36 147.36 19.99 3,036 0.07

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 38.78 1,239.35 26.08 32.32 5,071 0.06

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 0.00 NA 13.63 2,161 0.06

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 0.88 28.09 26.08 0.69 108 0.06

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.67 107 0.06

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (11 kV) 120.83 683.30 147.36 8.29 1,234 0.07

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (33 kV) 6.32 202.12 26.08 3.90 599 0.07

HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 0.00 NA 0.50 73 0.07

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(11KV) 0.83 4.67 147.36 0.03 5 0.07

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(132KV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.40 64 0.06

HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (11 kV) 5.72 32.36 147.36 0.45 69 0.07


HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 2.92 463 0.06

HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 0.00 NA 1.26 200 0.06

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption 9.91 56.07 147.36 0.81 121 0.07

HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0 NA

HT Temporary 1.39 7.86 147.36 0.26 40 0.07

TOTAL 1,830.64 8,533.42 178.77 214.43 30,019 0.07

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SPDCL

Cost Allocation (Rs Cr)

Demand - G Demand - T Demand - D Energy Customer

LT Rs Crores

LT Cat I - Domestic 1,679.52 230.75 528.84 2,059.71 0.00

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 511.13 70.85 159.71 634.80 0.00

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 150.38 21.07 45.37 264.02 0.00

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries & Dhobighats 1.74 0.25 0.52 3.10 0.00

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 295.99 250.68 602.47 1,882.20 0.00

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 199.11 27.52 64.17 239.94 0.00

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 14.27 1.98 4.55 17.10 0.00

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.23 0.03 0.06 0.23 0.00

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 455.25 177.73 240.02 795.42 0.00

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 699.56 162.28 38.78 1,286.20 0.00

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 328.42 1.85 0.00 542.48 0.00

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 13.94 3.68 0.88 27.47 0.00


HT Cat II - Industry - Other (11 kV) 196.90 89.47 120.83 329.74 0.00


HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 11.55 3.08 0.00 19.90 0.00

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(11KV) 0.54 0.61 0.83 1.25 0.00


HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (11 kV) 7.26 3.76 5.72 17.88 0.00



HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 38.36 10.34 0.00 50.32 0.00

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption 25.53 7.15 9.91 32.18 0.00

HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Temporary 6.38 0.93 1.39 10.46 0.00

TOTAL 4,824.34 1,121.02 1,830.64 8,533.68 0.00

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SPDCL Cost Allocation (Rs Cr.) Total Cost Sales Per unit Cost

Demand Energy Customer Total

LT Rs Cr Rs Cr MUs Rs/Unit

LT Cat I - Domestic 2,439.11 2,059.71 0.00 4,498.82 6,654.96 6.76

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 741.68 634.80 0.00 1,376.48 2,009.79 6.85



LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 1,149.14 1,882.20 0.00 3,031.34 6,318.00 4.80




HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 873.01 795.42 0.00 1,668.43 3,036.43 5.49


HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 330.27 542.48 0.00 872.75 2,160.55 4.04













HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HT Temporary 8.71 10.46 0.00 19.16 40.22 4.76

TOTAL 7,776.00 8,533.68 0.00 16,309.67 30,019.44 5.43

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ANNEXURE – XI NPDCL – COST OF SERVICE

NPDCL

Generation

Demand Energy

LT Cost (Rs Cr) Rate Basis - Contracts/NCP

G-T interface (MW) CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month Cost (Rs Cr)

Recovery Basis - Energy Sales

(MU) CoS - Rs/kWh

LT Cat I - Domestic 849.70 884.96 800.13 864.78 2,780.32 3.11







LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 81.35 456.80 148.40 154.32 564.24 2.74



HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 7.97 5.02 1,323.79 12.16 47.03 2.59

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA





HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(132KV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA







HT Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA

TOTAL 2,022.10 4,300.29 391.85 3,421.43 11,582.61 2.95

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NPDCL Transmission - Inter-State Transmission - Intra-State

Demand Demand

LT Cost

(Rs Cr)

Rate Basis - Contracts/NCP G-T

interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

Cost (Rs Cr


interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 21.54 884.96 20.28 68.03 884.96 64.06







LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA

HT





HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA












HT Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00 NA

TOTAL 111.53 4,300.29 21.61 352.2467 4,300.29 68.26

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NPDCL Distribution Retail Supply

Demand Energy

LT Cost

(Rs Cr)

Rate Basis - Contracts/NCP T-D interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

Cost (Rs Cr)


(MU)

CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 339.78 800.68 353.63 15.17 2,780 0.05

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 75.43 177.76 353.63 3.37 578 0.06

LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 27.34 64.43 353.63 1.62 281 0.06

LT Cat IV - Cottage Industries & Dhobighats 0.67 1.59 353.63 0.04 7 0.06

LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 579.72 1,366.11 353.63 22.81 4,340 0.05

LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 43.46 102.41 353.63 1.79 310 0.06

LT Cat VII - General Purpose 5.11 12.04 353.63 0.20 36 0.06

LT Cat VIII - Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0 NA

HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 78.74 438.44 149.65 2.71 564 0.05

HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 2.63 119.34 18.33 0.79 173 0.05

HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 0.00 NA 2.65 586 0.05

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(33 kV) 0.11 4.81 18.33 0.21 47 0.05

HT I(B)- Ferro Alloys(132 kV) 0.00 13.05 0.00 0.00 0 NA



HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 0.00 NA 0.01 2 0.05

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(11KV) 0.69 3.87 149.65 0.07 9 0.08

HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(132KV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0 NA



HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 1.60 353 0.05

HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 0.00 0.00 NA 2.13 471 0.05

HT Cat VI - Colony Consumption 10.65 59.29 149.65 0.70 149 0.05

HT Rural Co-operatives (11 kV) 23.19 129.12 149.65 3.28 713 0.05

HT Temporary 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0 NA

TOTAL 1,203.16 3,398.63 295.01 60.02 11,583 0.05

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NPDCL

Cost Allocation (Rs Cr)


LT Rs Cr

LT Cat I - Domestic 849.70 89.57 339.78 879.95 0.00




LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 234.63 145.80 579.72 1,322.93 0.00




HT

















HT Temporary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 2,022.10 463.78 1,203.16 3,481.45 0.00

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NPDCL

Cost Allocation (Rs Cr.) Total Cost Sales Per unit Cost


LT Rs Cr Rs Cr MU Rs/Unit

LT Cat I - Domestic 1,279.05 879.95 0.00 2,159.00 2,780.32 7.77








HT

















HT Temporary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 3,689.03 3,481.45 0.00 7,170.48 11,582.61 6.19

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ANNEXURE – XII BOTH THE DISCOMS – COST OF SERVICE

BOTH THE DISCOMS Generation

Demand Energy



CoS - Rs/kVA/ Month

Cost (Rs Cr)

Recovery Basis - Energy Sales

(MU) CoS - Rs/kWh

LT Cat I - Domestic 2,529.22 2,982.51 706.68 2,872.74 9,435.28 3.04


LT Cat III (A & B) - Industrial 219.67 268.68 681.30 349.72 1,089.64 3.21



LT Cat VI - Local Bodies, St. Lighting & PWS 311.71 367.37 707.08 335.71 1,100.94 3.05



HT



HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 423.01 260.83 1,351.47 680.15 2,746.51 2.48
















HT Temporary 6.38 8.47 628.24 10.20 40.22 2.53

Open Access - 33 kV 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00

Open Access - 11 kV 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 6,846.43 13,937.49 409.35 11,740.68 41,602.05 2.82

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BOTH THE DISCOMS Transmission - Inter-State Transmission - Intra-State

Demand Demand

LT Cost (Rs

Cr)


interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

Cost (Rs Cr)


interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 77.95 2,982.51 21.78 242.37 2,982.51 67.72








HT



















HT Temporary 0.23 8.47 22.41 0.70 8.47 69.26

Open Access - 33 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Open Access - 11 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 385.59 13,937.49 23.05 1,199.21 13,937.49 71.70

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BOTH THE DISCOMS Distribution Retail Supply

Demand Energy

LT Cost

(Rs Cr)

Rate Basis Contracts/NCP

T-D interface (MW)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

Cost (Rs Cr)


(MU)

CoS - Rs/kVA/

Month

LT Cat I - Domestic 868.61 2,649.20 273.23 66.93 9,435.28 0.07




LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 1,182.19 3,472.02 283.74 70.10 10,658.01 0.07




HT



HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 16.29 2,746.51 0.06





HT Cat II - Industry - Other (220/132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.51 74.36 0.07



HT Cat III- Airports, Buses & Railways(132KV) 0.00 0.00 NA 0.40 63.95 0.06



HT Cat IV - Irrigation & Agriculture (132 kV) 0.00 0.00 NA 4.52 815.58 0.06

HT Cat V - Railway Traction (EHT) 0.00 0.00 NA 3.40 671.25 0.05




HT Temporary 1.39 7.86 147.36 0.26 40.22 0.07

Open Access - 33 kV 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00

Open Access - 11 kV 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 3,033.80 11,932.05 211.88 274.45 41,602.05 0.07

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All Cost Allocation (Rs Cr)


LT Rs Cr

LT Cat I - Domestic 2,529.22 320.33 868.61 2,939.67 0.00




LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 530.62 396.48 1,182.19 3,205.13 0.00




HT


HT Cat I - Industry - General (33 kV) 727.22 177.77 41.41 1,331.85 0.00

















HT Temporary 6.38 0.93 1.39 10.46 0.00

Open Access - 33 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Open Access - 11 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 6,846.43 1,584.80 3,033.80 12,015.13 0.00

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BOTH THE DISCOMS Cost Allocation (Rs Cr.) Total Cost Sales Per unit Cost


LT Rs Cr Rs Cr MUs Rs/Unit

LT Cat I - Domestic 3,718.16 2,939.67 0.00 6,657.82 9,435.28 7.06

LT Cat II - Non-domestic 1,031.91 830.00 0.00 1,861.92 2,587.64 7.20



LT Cat V - Irrigation and Agriculture 2,109.29 3,205.13 0.00 5,314.42 10,658.01 4.99




HT

HT Cat I - Industry - General (11 kV) 1,089.99 952.45 0.00 2,042.44 3,600.67 5.67


HT Cat I - Industry - General (220/132 kV) 455.51 696.43 0.00 1,151.94 2,746.51 4.19
















HT Temporary 8.71 10.46 0.00 19.16 40.22 4.76

Open Access - 33 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Open Access - 11 kV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 11,465.03 12,015.13 0.00 23,480.16 41,602.05 5.64

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ACRONYMS

Agl Agriculture/Agricultural

APERC Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

APGENCO Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited

APGPCL Andhra Pradesh Gas Power Corporation Limited

ARR Aggregate Revenue Requirement

ATE/APTEL Appellate Tribunal for Electricity

CAG Comptroller and Auditor General of India

CERC Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

CGRF Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum

CGS Central Generating Station

CL Connected Load/Contracted Load

CMD Contracted Maximum Demand

CoD Commercial Operation Date

CoS Cost of Service /Cost of Supply

CPWS Composite Protected Water Supply

Cr Crore

D-to-D Discom to Discom

DISCOMs Distribution Companies, Distribution Licensees, Licensees

DPS Delayed Payment Surcharge

DSM Demand Side Management

DSTPP Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Project

DTR Distribution Transformer

EHT Extra High Tension

ERC Electricity Regulatory Commission

FAPCCI

The Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Formerly the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

FCRTS Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule

FPT Filing for Proposed Tariff

FRP Financial Restructuring Plan

FSA Fuel Surcharge Adjustment

FY Financial Year

GAIL Gas Authority of India Limited

GCV Gross Calorific Value

GOI Government of India

GoTS Government of Telangana

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GTCS General Terms & Conditions of Supply

HNPCL Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited

HP Horse Power

HT/HV High Tension/High Voltage

HVDS High Voltage Distribution System

IPPs Independent Power Producers

ISI Indian Standards Institute / Indian Statistical Institute

IT Information Technology

KG Krishna Godavari

Kg Kilogram

KTPP Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant

kV Kilo Volt

kVAh Kilo-Volt-Ampere-hour

kWh Kilo Watt hour

LI Lift Irrigation

LR Load Relief

LT/LV Low Tension/Low Voltage

MMBTU Million Metric British Thermal Unit

MoP Ministry of Power

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MU Million Units

MW Mega Watt

MYT Multi Year Tariff

NCE Non Conventional Energy

NGOs Non-Government Organisations

NTP National Tariff Policy

NTPC National Thermal Power Corporation Limited

ONGC Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

PGCIL Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

PLF Plant Load Factor

PPA Power Purchase Agreement

POSOCO Power System Operation Corporation Limited

PWS Protected Water Supply

R&C Restriction and Control

REC Renewable Energy Certificate/Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

RESCOs Rural Electricity Cooperative Societies

RMD Recorded Maximum Demand

RTC Round the Clock

RTPP Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project

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SAC State Advisory Committee

SLDC State Load Despatch Centre

SOP Standards of Performance

T&D Transmission and Distribution

ToD Time of the Day

TRANSCO Transmission Corporation

TSERC Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission

TSGENCO Telangana Power Genertaion Corporation Limited

TSNPDCL/NPDCL Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited

TSPCC Telangana Power Coordination Committee

TSSPDCL/SPDCL Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited

ULDC Unified Load Despatch Centre

VTPS Vijayawada Thermal Power Station

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INDEX

A

Aggregate Revenue Requirement 6, 34, 46, 49,

50, 89, 90, 91, 103, 158, 176,179

Agricultural consumption 21, 88,93, 94, 122,124,

252

Agricultural Feeder 139,153

Agricultural pump 130

Agricultural sales 88,93,94, 120, 123, 136

Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 8

AP Reorganization Act 28, 58, 65, 67, 68, 75

availability 167

B

bifurcation 8, 25, 58, 61, 65, 67, 83

C

CAGR 19

capacitor surcharge 249

Central Generating Stations 165, 270, 275, 281

consumer security deposit 33, 96, 107,174,

175,176

contracted load 199, 201, 203, 205, 206, 208, 209,

210, 211, 213, 214, 220, 245, 246, 247, 249

cost of service 34, 89, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103,

104, 106, 107, 112, 116, 176, 184

cross subsidy 16, 88, 89, 92, 93, 98, 99, 100, 103,

104, 105, 106, 121, 122, 157, 177, 183

D

Damodaram Sanjeevaiah 26

Delayed Payment Surcharge 109, 138, 211, 232,

247

Demand charges 38, 39

Distribution cost 33

Distribution Licensee 9, 11

Distribution Transformer 113, 213, 214

DSM 130, 140, 206, 207, 215

E

EA, 2003 16

Electricity Act, 2003 188

Embedded cost 34, 98

Energy availability 28

Energy charges 38

Energy Requirement (MU) 46

F

FCRTS 157, 179, 185, 188

fixed cost 15, 30, 51, 62, 63, 70, 71, 72, 78, 90, 168,

169

Full Cost Recovery Tariff Schedule 16

G

General Terms and Conditions of supply 221

GoTS 79, 81, 97, 127, 157, 189, 193, 194, 204, 223

GoTS Letter 194

Govt of Telangana 154

GTCS 100, 114, 131, 221

H

HNPCL 28, 166, 169

I

ISI methodology 21, 88, 93, 123, 124, 160, 252

K

Kakatiya 26

L

Lanco Kondapalli 27

lift irrigation 23, 41, 59, 120, 160, 207, 226

M

maximum demand 98, 225, 231, 233, 234, 235,

237, 246

merit order dispatch 28, 167, 166, 169

Multi-Buyer Model 25

MYT 24, 33, 54, 55, 83, 84, 172, 173

N

National Tariff Policy 88, 98, 105, 115

Non-Tariff Income 46, 49

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Northern Power Distribution Company of

Telangana Limited 6

NTPC 31, 69, 74, 76, 78, 165

P

peak demand 62, 107, 110, 177

PGCIL 24, 32, 34, 107, 165, 174, 176

Pisciculture 37, 190, 195, 204, 223, 241

Prawn culture 37, 38, 43, 103, 181, 190, 195, 204,

223, 241

public hearing 6, 13, 53, 54, 68, 89, 97, 158

Public Notice 11, 12, 255

PWS 21, 34, 38, 41, 42, 44, 161, 177, 182, 186, 191,

196, 208, 215, 226, 242

R

Recorded Maximum Demand (RMD) 231, 245

Reference Tariff Schedule 180, 183, 184

Resco 41, 228

RESCO 36, 41, 45, 46, 80, 97, 98, 161, 183, 187, 228

Residential Colonies 23, 41, 45, 161, 162, 183, 192,

198, 224, 227, 231, 234, 243, 246

Retail supply Business 49,54, 55, 92, 99, 175

Retail Supply Business 6, 10, 11, 33, 48, 53, 56, 74,

111

Retail Supply Tariff Schedule 193

Revenue at current tariff 35, 180

Revenue from Current Tariffs 46, 49

revenue gap 46, 49, 50, 81, 84, 89, 97, 99, 119, 121,

180

S

SAC 12, 158

Short term power purchase 61, 62, 72, 76, 110

SLDC Charges 33, 34, 107, 173, 176

South Central Railway 115

Southern Power Distribution Company of

Telangana Limited 6

stakeholders 12

State Advisory Committee 14

Sugarcane crushing 37, 43, 181, 186, 190, 195, 204,

213, 241

T

Telangana Ferro Alloys Association 60, 137

Telangana State Ferro alloys Producers

Association 92, 95, 122, 134

theft 82, 126, 129, 135, 139, 146, 150, 221, 238

transmission and distribution loss 24

Transmission Cost 34, 107, 172

True Up 175, 176, 251

U

ULDC 32, 34, 107, 176

V

variable cost 15, 29, 30, 31, 63, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74,

75, 78, 167, 169

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